What could this be?

[Blizzard]

I really wasn't sure where to put this . This seemed the best bet .

It's on the top of a hill on an estate in the NE of Scotland. Not the sort of area where children would be building wigwams. So I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas?



I've got a photo of the general area if that would help.

Blizzard

[Jonathan]

Originally Posted by Blizzard

I really wasn't sure where to put this . This seemed the best bet .

It's on the top of a hill on an estate in the NE of Scotland. Not the sort of area where children would be building wigwams. So I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas?



I've got a photo of the general area if that would help.

Blizzard

Could be an improvised tripod (or whatever the five-legged equivalent term is!) used to steady a rifle, either when sighting the weapon in or taking a shot, probably at deer - I've used something similar myself, though I'm not sure why one would need five legs? Some stalkers use a walking stick as a monopod, wraping their hand around the stick and resting the rifle on their thumb. Others use a small bipod attached to the muzzle end of their rifle.

Cheers
Jonathan.

[diggleken]

Vandals everywhere these days - did you hunt around for the 'For sale' sign?
Or is there a Wicker man coven near there?
Cheers
Ken

[Jason Green]

Evening Blizz,

Were the diagonals fixed, or material-based? There's a type of dancing I seem to recall where participants hold them and dance around the upright. Then again, I'm not sure if they'd carry this out on the edge of a drop like that.

Hmmm... not sure this is helping... where's the exit...

Take care,

Jason

[Lancashire Lad]

Looking (very) closely at the largest size version of the photo, there appears to be several horizontal & parallel "wires" attached to the poles.

Might it be to prevent animals from entering the confines of the contraption?

Maybe protection for plants within, or possibly an open shaft or similar danger.

Regards,
Mike.

[Blizzard]

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Could be an improvised tripod (or whatever the five-legged equivalent term is!) used to steady a rifle, either when sighting the weapon in or taking a shot, probably at deer - I've used something similar myself, though I'm not sure why one would need five legs? Some stalkers use a walking stick as a monopod, wraping their hand around the stick and resting the rifle on their thumb. Others use a small bipod attached to the muzzle end of their rifle.

Cheers
Jonathan.

That would make sense. It's not far from where they have the testing area to make sure paying stalkers can actually hit a target . Maybe they have that up there to see whether the stalkers are fit enough to walk up a steep hill as well lol.

[Blizzard]

Originally Posted by diggleken

Vandals everywhere these days - did you hunt around for the 'For sale' sign?
Or is there a Wicker man coven near there?
Cheers
Ken

I doubt the keepers would allow anyone to dance up there . Vandals certainly wouldn't stand a chance

[Blizzard]

Originally Posted by Jason Green

Evening Blizz,

Were the diagonals fixed, or material-based? There's a type of dancing I seem to recall where participants hold them and dance around the upright. Then again, I'm not sure if they'd carry this out on the edge of a drop like that.

Hmmm... not sure this is helping... where's the exit...

Take care,

Jason

Good evening to you too Jason .

Seriously, I'm quite certain that no type of dancing would be taking place up there .

Have you found the door yet .

[Jason Green]

No, it was here somewhere I'm sure...

*fumbles in pocket for map to avoid further self-embarassment*

[Blizzard]

Originally Posted by Lancashire Lad

Looking (very) closely at the largest size version of the photo, there appears to be several horizontal & parallel "wires" attached to the poles.

Might it be to prevent animals from entering the confines of the contraption?

Maybe protection for plants within, or possibly an open shaft or similar danger.

Regards,
Mike.

Hmmm, I've never been up close to it. I think I must make the effort and go and have a proper look.

I doubt the estate would be protecting plants and I can't think that there would be an open shaft there either. I feel a walk coming on .