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Airigh Dalach is a shieling settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. Shielings were temporary pastoral settlements used seasonally by Highlanders for transhumance grazing, typically occupied during summer months when livestock were moved to upland pastures. The remains at Airigh Dalach consist of the characteristic low stone structures associated with such settlements, reflecting the modest building traditions of highland pastoralism. These sites, including Airigh Dalach, are generally dated to the medieval period and later, representing an important aspect of Scottish Highland economy and land use patterns that persisted into the early modern era.
Airigh Dalach, shielings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10718. View the official record →
Airigh Dalach is a shieling settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10718.
Airigh Dalach, shielings is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM10718.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Airigh Allt an Eilein, shielings (1.6 km), Allt Dhuin Croisg, farmstead (2 km), Allt Dhuin Croisg, peat stores (2 km).
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