People from around the world are travelling to
a village in South Ayrshire to experience the healing power of two ancient
stones.
The graveyard of the ruined Covenanters Church
in Old Dailly is home of the ancient Blue Stones. According to folklore, the
stones offer a cure for stress and anxiety.
The stones, also called Charter or Sanctuary
Stones, have just gone on public display in the remains of the ancient church.
Paul Torrance, a local councillor told the
Ayrshire Post:
"The removal of stress, anxieties, even headaches is being put down to the power
of the stones. We've even had stories of wishes coming true after touching a
Blue Stone.
"It has been quite remarkable. In the past,
despite considerable history associated with both Old Dailly Church and the
graveyard, there was little public or tourist interest.
"Any traveller who had heard of the graveyard
had probably driven past before realising they were anywhere near it.
"Locals believe there is something mystic
about the stones. Old Dailly Church and the graveyard is now firmly on the map
for visitors travelling on the route between Crosshill and Girvan."
Story filed: 14:34 Wednesday
11th July 2001