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Attempts have been made to search the shallow loch bed, since it is likely that further early boat components will be found there. The simplest method has been to use a small inflatable raft pulled along rope lanes stretched across the loch by a snorkeller. (Colin Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175367 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Attempts have been made to search the shallow loch bed, since it is likely that further early boat components will be found there. The simplest method has been to use a small inflatable raft pulled along rope lanes stretched across the loch by a snorkeller. (Colin Martin) 2008 Item Level
Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. Here Dr Brian Abbott prepares the equipment for a test run. (Colin Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175368 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. Here Dr Brian Abbott prepares the equipment for a test run. (Colin Martin) 2008 Item Level
Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. The equipment is seen here assembled and ready for launching. (Colin Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175369 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. The equipment is seen here assembled and ready for launching. (Colin Martin) 2008 Item Level
Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. The equipment is seen here being positioned. Results so far have been encouraging, but a more sustained programme is required. (Colin Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175370 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. The equipment is seen here being positioned. Results so far have been encouraging, but a more sustained programme is required. (Colin Martin) 2008 Item Level
Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. Here the equipment has been positioned near the canal mouth. Results so far have been encouraging, but a more sustained programme is required. (Colin Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175371 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Trials have been made using sector scanning to search the loch bed for archaeological features. Here the equipment has been positioned near the canal mouth. Results so far have been encouraging, but a more sustained programme is required. (Colin Martin) 2008 Item Level
More work on studying the historic environment of Rubh’ an Dùnain is required. Here Dr Richard Tipping of the University of Stirling obtains some test cores from the loch bed. (Edward Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175372 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin More work on studying the historic environment of Rubh’ an Dùnain is required. Here Dr Richard Tipping of the University of Stirling obtains some test cores from the loch bed. (Edward Martin) 2008 Item Level
Dr Colin Martin (left), the Project Director, confers on site with Dr David Macfadyen (right), who found the 12th century boat timber in 2000.With them is Gavin Parsons of Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye, who is advising on place-name studies and other local cultural issues. (Edward Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175373 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Dr Colin Martin (left), the Project Director, confers on site with Dr David Macfadyen (right), who found the 12th century boat timber in 2000.With them is Gavin Parsons of Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye, who is advising on place-name studies and other local cultural issues. (Edward Martin) 2008 Item Level
Dr Colin Martin (left), the Project Director, confers on site with Dr David Macfadyen (right), who found the 12th century boat timber in 2000.With them is Gavin Parsons of Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye, who is advising on place-name studies and other local cultural issues. (Edward Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175374 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Dr Colin Martin (left), the Project Director, confers on site with Dr David Macfadyen (right), who found the 12th century boat timber in 2000.With them is Gavin Parsons of Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye, who is advising on place-name studies and other local cultural issues. (Edward Martin) 2008 Item Level
This site has elicited much interest and discussion from heritage agencies and others. Here, seated on the remains of a Neolithic chambered cairn overlooking Loch na h-Airde in September 2013, an informal international seminar is taking place. From left, Philip Robertson (Historic Scotland), George Geddes (Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland), Edward Martin (archaeological photographer), and Dr Ian MacLeod (Western Australian Museum). Behind the camera is Dr Colin Martin (University of St Andrews). (Colin Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175375 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin This site has elicited much interest and discussion from heritage agencies and others. Here, seated on the remains of a Neolithic chambered cairn overlooking Loch na h-Airde in September 2013, an informal international seminar is taking place. From left, Philip Robertson (Historic Scotland), George Geddes (Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland), Edward Martin (archaeological photographer), and Dr Ian MacLeod (Western Australian Museum). Behind the camera is Dr Colin Martin (University of St Andrews). (Colin Martin) 2008 Item Level
Philip Robertson of Historic Scotland takes a break from assessing Rubh’ an Dùnain’s archaeological and historical significance to Scotland and the wider world. (Paula Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 175376 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin Philip Robertson of Historic Scotland takes a break from assessing Rubh’ an Dùnain’s archaeological and historical significance to Scotland and the wider world. (Paula Martin) 2008 Item Level
The locations of Dùnan an Thalasgair on Eigg and Rubh’ an Dùnain on Skye, where watch-posts are believed to have been established. (Colin Martin) On-line Digital Images DP 192448 Dr Colin and Dr Paula Martin The locations of Dùnan an Thalasgair on Eigg and Rubh’ an Dùnain on Skye, where watch-posts are believed to have been established. (Colin Martin) c. 2014 Item Level
General oblique aerial view centred on Loch na h-Airde, the 'Viking Canal’ and Rubh' an Dunain with the Cuillin Hills in the background, taken from the WSW. On-line Digital Images DP 098285 RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital General oblique aerial view centred on Loch na h-Airde, the 'Viking Canal’ and Rubh' an Dunain with the Cuillin Hills in the background, taken from the WSW. 3/5/2011 Item Level
Skye, Rubh' An Dunain, 'Viking Canal', NG31NE 8, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto On-line Digital Images SC 2358771 Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England Skye, Rubh' An Dunain, 'Viking Canal', NG31NE 8, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto 1958 Item Level