The Devil's Pulpit

이 이야기는 영어로 쓰여 있어요. 한국어로 읽고 듣는 것은 앱에서 해요. 앱에서 열기 →

1. 1Orientation

   Welcome to one of Scotland’s most enigmatic natural wonders: Finnich Glen, more commonly known as The Devil's Pulpit. As you stand at the edge of this lush, green fissure in the earth, you are about to descend into a world that…

   앱에서 듣기
2. 2Jacob's Ladder: The 200-Year-Old Descent

   You are now at the entrance to the descent, facing the stairs known as Jacob's Ladder. Constructed around two centuries ago, these stone steps were hacked directly into the steep sandstone walls of the glen to allow Victorian…

   앱에서 듣기
3. 3The Red Waters and the Liar’s Spring

   Having reached the floor of the glen, you find yourself standing beside the Carnock Burn. The water before you truly does appear red, like a vein of the earth has been opened. …

   앱에서 듣기
4. 4The Devil’s Pulpit: A Throne of Stone

   As you continue around the bend in the stream, the namesake of this glen comes into view: The Devil’s Pulpit itself. This is a large, circular, toadstool-shaped rock formation that stands prominently in the middle of the river. …

   앱에서 듣기
5. 5Witch Hunts and the Judgment of the Gorge

   Beyond the theological legends of the Devil, there is a darker, more human folklore attached to Finnich Glen—stories of the witch hunts that once plagued Scotland. It is whispered that in the days of frantic mobs and moral panic,…

   앱에서 듣기
6. 6Natural Flora and the Photography of the Sublime

   Turning our attention away from the dark myths, let us consider the remarkable biodiversity of Finnich Glen. The walls are a vertical rainforest, home to species of moss and liverwort that are rare in the more exposed parts of…

   앱에서 듣기
7. 7The Upper Path and the View from Above

   For those who prefer not to brave the slippery descent of Jacob's Ladder, a path runs along the top of the glen, offering spectacular bird's-eye views. From this height, the Devil's Pulpit is hidden beneath a canopy of ancient…

   앱에서 듣기
8. 8Closing

   As we ascend Jacob's Ladder and return to the sunlit world above, take a final look back into the depths of Finnich Glen. Whether you came for the photography, the Outlander connections, or the dark folklore, I hope you have felt…

   앱에서 듣기