Sunday, 12 October 2025

The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** The B Team's Blackpark Standing Stones Selfie **PLUS** Smooch's UK Historical Travel Guide

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Pawesome Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection, and today we bipped north to the Isle of Bute off the west coast of Scotland, just to feast our eyes on this meautiful, sacred place again!

The B Team's Blackpark Standing Stones Selfie  


In a misty forest clearing at Blackpark, seven cats from BBHQ’s B Team pose among lush green ferns and mossy rocks for a whimsical group selfie while visiting the legendary Blackpark Standing Stones. Each feline sports unique colours and patterns, with some perched on stones and others seated near a red British-style telephone booth. Towering trees and a dense canopy frame the scene, while water droplets and soft lighting add a rain-kissed, magical atmosphere. Perfect for enchanted cat squad adventures, mystical location lore, and surreal forest photography from www.bionicbasil.com.

We had a great day out, and we'll keep sharing the epic stone circle trail throughout the winter months! 



Here's a little bit of info from BBHQ's Historical Travel Guide, Smooch:


Greetings to all the history aficionados and travel enthusiasts out there!

Welcome back to my historic travel blog, where we're going to explore the mystical and ancient Blackpark Standing Stones on the beautiful Isle of Bute. Situated in a serene and picturesque setting, these Neolithic standing stones have a history that dates back thousands of years.

The Blackpark Standing Stones are a fascinating collection of ancient stones, with a rich history and an air of mystery. Once upon a time, there were more stones in this arrangement, but only three remain standing today. The missing stones only add to the enigma and allure of this historic site. Imagine the stories these stones could tell if they could speak

These standing stones are quartz and have a glittery patina. I love sparkles! MOL It's incredible to think about the peeps who placed these stones here and the purpose they served. Some believe that these stones were used for rituals, ceremonies, or even as astronomical markers. The true purpose remains a tantalising mystery, adding to the allure of this ancient site.

As mew stand among the remaining three stones, mew can't help but feel a sense of pawe and wonder at the history and significance of this place. The rugged beauty of the Isle of Bute provides a stunning backdrop to these ancient relics, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

Visiting the Blackpark Standing Stones is like stepping back in time and connecting with the ancient past. It's a place where history comes alive, and where the whispers of the past can still be heard in the rustling of the wind through the surrounding trees. If mew ever find yourself on the Isle of Bute, make sure to pay a visit to these remarkable standing stones and immerse yourself in their timeless mystique.

Happy Trails

Smooch

 BBHQ's Historical Travel Guide
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We're also joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop so do stop by and show off your pawesome arty-farty skills.

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AI artified version of; In a misty forest clearing at Blackpark, seven cats from BBHQ’s B Team pose among lush green ferns and mossy rocks for a whimsical group selfie while visiting the legendary Blackpark Standing Stones. Each feline sports unique colours and patterns, with some perched on stones and others seated near a red British-style telephone booth. Towering trees and a dense canopy frame the scene, while water droplets and soft lighting add a rain-kissed, magical atmosphere. Perfect for enchanted cat squad adventures, mystical location lore, and surreal forest photography from www.bionicbasil.com.

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Click here to dive into this cat-tastic puzzle starring the entire B Team, on a day out in the TTTB. It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 9 minutes and 31 seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

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Well, mew know the drill at BBHQ on Sundays; lunch is on, Smooch is outside looking through the door waiting to take charge in the kitchen. Fudge, Pandora and Parsley are pawtrolling as it's quite nice outside right now, if mew overlook the mist, and it was a meautiful day yesterday.

Melvyn and Amber are in a meeting down on level 6 in the Library Archive. It would seem that Reginald and Fergus have had words! (Oh Dear! MOL)

Do join us again tomorrow, when we're back with a supurr surprise just for mew! 

We do hope mew have an epic day, and remember to always...
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Wing Commander Basil & The B Team






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Don't forget to join in the pawesome Sunday Selfies Blog Hop with

 Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer ~ visit them at their pawesome blog:






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13 comments:

  1. The B-Team is looking mighty selfie fine!

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  2. That is a lovely place for a selfie, and your art is lovely too.

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  3. I love that setting. I wonder though, what it would have looked like back in the day when they were being used?
    Have a wonderful week, and look forward to your next destination . . .
    ERin

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  4. What interesting stones those are! We love the B-Team selfie, both t.he original and the art version!

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  5. Kinda Halloween spooky at these stones in a deep forest setting. Hope there were no
    wolves or vampires there.

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  6. Smooch, do you know if only three stones were actually;y places when they were or...were they removed by people who came upon them. Made from Quartz, My Mom who is gemstone rough collector and accumulator would have been sorely tempted-- but would never in truth, ever disturb anything historical. Thank you too, Smooch for providing the listing of the places where standing stones are. I missed a good ten of them andI am vitally interested. Now I can go back and see what you found for us. XXXOOO

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  7. I see that once upon a time there were more stones. I wonder how old this beautiful display is?

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  8. Very nice selfies and I LOVE the art. Thanks for the puzzle. XO

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  9. I so wish to visit your island again, and visit as many standing stone circles as possible, and it looks like there are heaps in Scotland, especially in the islands.
    Off to puzzle...thanks!

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  10. These places you visit are fascinating and it's always nice to see all of you.

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  11. Wonderful selfie and arty photos x

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