The Doomed Druid of the Grey Cairns of Camster

In the remote landscapes of Caithness, Scotland, lies an ancient site that whispers eerie tales of druids, sacrificial rituals and eternal damnation, known as the Grey Cairns of Camster. These are amongst the oldest and best preserved Neolithic burial monuments in Scotland, dating back to roughly 3000 BC. Local folklore entwines itself with the history of this mystical place, marking it with a chilling tale of the ‘Doomed Druid of the Grey Cairns of Camster’. In the ancient times, it was said a powerful druid once lived in the area, renowned for his wisdom and feared for his magical skills. He was harsh and demanding, requiring sacrifices to maintain his powers. The terrified villagers beseech the gods for help, resulting in the druid receiving a potent vision. The vision led the druid to the burial chamber, promising him divine powers, but upon entering, the entrance was sealed by an invisible force. The Druid was trapped, doomed to dawdle in darkness for eternity, his wails carried on the winds brushing across the cairns, terrifying anyone who dares to venture near. The cairns were rediscovered and excavated in the 19th century, and to this day, villagers nearby claim to hear strange sounds and see spectral apparitions of a figure trapped within the chamber, believed to be the ill-fated druid. The heather-covered hills encapsulating the cairns echo the mournful cries of the Doomed Druid of Camster, etching another haunting tale into the annals of local folklore.