Clootie wells are found in Celtic places and are linked to ancient healing traditions. A 'cloot' is a rag dipped in the well and tied to a tree. It's thought that a sickness or ailment will fade as the rag disintegrates. Whether you believe in the curative effects of the well or not, this is a powerful place and well worth a visit.
If you want to bring a cloot by all means do. Please, make sure it is small, appropriate and biodegradable. Pure wool or pure cotton are best for the environment.
You’ll find another clootie well in Culloden Forest, near Inverness.
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