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Alexander Smail

The Scottish forest where trees are draped in rags in an ancient pagan tradition

While Scotland is known for its iconic landscapes that have long captivated travellers far and wide, it is also home to many hidden spots that even many locals don't know about.

Whether it's a secret garden tucked away in Edinburgh or a picturesque beach with hidden dinosaur footprints, there are fascinating and mysterious destinations all around the country that are well worth a visit.

One of the more captivating sites in Scotland that you may not have heard of is the clootie well near Munlochy on the Black Isle peninsula in the Highlands. A clootie well is a sacred spring, usually within a forest, where pieces of cloth or rags are hung on trees as part of a healing ritual.

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