Druid Collection

Scotland, Orkney Islands, Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. Skara Brae, a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland Orkney

The Druids - Bringing in the Mistletoe, 1890 (oil on canvas)
GLS219810 The Druids - Bringing in the Mistletoe, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Henry, George (1858-1943) and Hornel, Edward A. (1864-1933); 152.4x152.4 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Avebury stone circle, Avebury, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Standing stone circle at sunrise, Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe

Druid carrying mistletoe and a sickle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Longest Day at Stonehenge, Wiltshire
People gathering at Stonehenge, Wiltshire on the longest day of the year, on or near 21 June 1912. This photograph shows a daybreak pilgrimage by members of The Universal Bond of the Sons of Men

Druids collecting sacred mistletoe
Druid ceremony gathering mistletoe in the forest. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Callanish Stone Circle
Callanish (Callanais) Stone Circle dating from Neolithic period between 3000 and 1500 BC, at dawn, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Druids lunar ceremony

Skara Brae, Mainland, Orkneys, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Druids at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

William Price as Druid
WILLIAM PRICE Welsh eccentric and druid

Druids (ancient Priests) collect mistletoe
The Druids were highly respected by the Britons because of their wisdom and used to collect mistletoe to give to people on feast days

Tree Planting Ceremony - May 1938
Druids planting oak tree ceremony near Petworth. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N16859

Druids cut mistletoe
A druid cuts a bunch of mistletoe from the branch of a tree with a golden sickle, the mistletoe dropping into a sheet held below

Stonehenge at sunrise. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Stonehenge jackdaw DP149801
Stonehenge, Stonehenge Down, Amesbury, Wiltshire. Stonehenge at night, showing a Jackdaw flying between the stones

Warriors and Druid
Warriors of ancient Gaul seek the approval of the gods for an expedition from a druid priest

AVEBURY CIRCLE. The Druidical circle of ruins at Avebury, Wiltshire, England. Wood engraving, 19th century

Mistletoe sprigs
Mistletoe. Leaves and berries on sprigs of the European mistletoe (Viscum album). Mistletoe is a parasitic, evergreen shrub that can grow on a variety of trees, but is usually found on apple trees

Medievale Great Britain: costume of an Irish former in the 5th century, during a ceremony of initiation to the Helio
FLO4608322 Medievale Great Britain: costume of an Irish former in the 5th century, during a ceremony of initiation to the Helio Arkite religion, the Druid, minister of the sea, wears a naked baby

British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Breton bard sitting on a rock
FLO4608237 British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Breton bard sitting on a rock, holding a harp and an ovate (Celtic druid) - Strong water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Druid costumes, a Druid archi with its crown of oak leaves
FLO4608220 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Druid costumes, a Druid archi with its crown of oak leaves and a druid holding a cornan

The Sacred Mistletoe - The Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from the druids in Gaul - Druids
ELD4961225 The Sacred Mistletoe - The Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from the druids in Gaul - Druids Cutting the Mistletoe - Engraving from Clavel 1844 "Picturesque

Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 18/09/04 - The proclamation of peace by the archidruid at the Panceltic
ICA4855614 Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 18/09/04 - The proclamation of peace by the archidruid at the Panceltic Congress - Music, Religion Faith, Harp, Celts

Ancient Druidic ceremony at Stonehenge, with the stones hung with curtains depicting serpents
FLO4622963 Ancient Druidic ceremony at Stonehenge, with the stones hung with curtains depicting serpents. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Representation of Saint Boniface of Mainz (680-754) destroying Thor's oak (Donar or Jove's oak)
ELD4908955 Representation of Saint Boniface of Mainz (680-754) destroying Thor's oak (Donar or Jove's oak) sacred tree of the Germanic pagans, to convert them to Christianity

Druid carrying out a human sacrifice (engraving)
8672901 Druid carrying out a human sacrifice (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druid carrying out a human sacrifice)

Druid priest with the crescent moon of the six days and druid of sacrifices (Celtic Great Britain)
NWI4857193 Druid priest with the crescent moon of the six days and druid of sacrifices (Celtic Great Britain). Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Druids collecting the 19th century mistletoe
NWI4858175 Druids collecting the 19th century mistletoe.; (add.info.: Druids collecting the 19th century mistletoe.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England
3118997 Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England)

The Druid's Last Sacrifice, 1850
3330000 The Druid's Last Sacrifice, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving titled 'The Druid's Last Sacrifice'. Depicted are priests who are about to sacrifice a virgin princess to bring back)

Human sacrifice among the Gauls - druids, dolmen, menhir - engraving by Gustave Dore in "L'Histoire populaire
PCT4277281 Human sacrifice among the Gauls - druids, dolmen, menhir - engraving by Gustave Dore in "L'Histoire populaire de la France" by Ch

Practical cult by the druids of Gaul. Colourful engraving from the 19th century
NWI4858425 Practical cult by the druids of Gaul. Colourful engraving from the 19th century.; (add.info.: Practical cult by the druids of Gaul)

Religion of the Gauls: recollect mistletoe by the druids(chromolithograph)
PCT4297765 Religion of the Gauls: recollect mistletoe by the druids(chromolithograph); (add.info.: Good point image in chromolithography (chromo)

Human sacrifice by Druids at Stonehenge stopped by Roman soldiers during the ritual
NWI4861239 Human sacrifice by Druids at Stonehenge stopped by Roman soldiers during the ritual. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4861210 Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods)

Collection of mistletoe by druids in the presence of Gauls (engraving)
JLJ4640108 Collection of mistletoe by druids in the presence of Gauls (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraving - Collection of mistletoe by druids in the presence of Gauls)

Druid priests cutting mistletoe observed by Roman soldiers in a Celtic forest. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4857231 Druid priests cutting mistletoe observed by Roman soldiers in a Celtic forest. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Saint Boniface (680-754) slaughtering Thor's oak to convince the druids that it is not a sacred tree"
ELD4935833 Saint Boniface (680-754) slaughtering Thor's oak to convince the druids that it is not a sacred tree" (Saint Boniface (Bonifacius)

Gallic druidess haranguing the armies against the Romans, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4965663 Gallic druidess haranguing the armies against the Romans, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sacred Mistletoe - Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from druids in Gaul - Druids Cutting
ELD4965285 The Sacred Mistletoe - Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from druids in Gaul - Druids Cutting the Mistletoe

The New Bard, 6 August 1946, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The New Bard, 6 August 1946, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) is admitted to the circle of the Bards of Wales during the National Eisteddfod of Wales at Mountain Ash

Druidesse, 1892. Creator: Odilon Redon
Druidesse, 1892

Julius Caesars invasion of Britain
This picture shows the British forces trying to prevent Roman soldiers from landing on the shores of Kent. The Romans, following the standard bearer, wade from their ship toward the shore. Date: 54 BC

Scotland, Fife, Lundin Links Stone Circle. A frosty morning at Lundin Links Stone Circle located on the second fairway of the Ladies golf course

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tyrebagger Stone Circle. First light of the day illuminates the recumbent stone circle at Tyrebagger on the outskirts of Aberdeen over looking the Airport

A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Druids: Exploring Ancient Scottish and English Landscapes" Journey through time as we delve into the captivating world of druids, ancient priests who held profound wisdom and spiritual significance. From the rugged landscapes of Scotland's Orkney Islands to England's remarkable stone circles, join us on a mesmerizing adventure. In Scotland's Orkney Islands lies Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, an archaeological marvel that offers a glimpse into Neolithic life. Imagine druids walking these very shores, connecting with nature and harnessing its power for their rituals. Travel south to Avebury in Wiltshire, England, where you'll find the awe-inspiring Avebury stone circle. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is shrouded in mystery and believed to have been a sacred gathering place for druidic ceremonies. Stand within this ancient ring of stones and feel the energy that once coursed through it. As dawn breaks over Stonehenge in Wiltshire, witness a breathtaking sight - a standing stone circle at sunrise. It was here that druids celebrated significant astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes. Picture yourself among them as they honor nature's cycles with reverence. One iconic image associated with druids is that of them carrying mistletoe - symbolizing their connection between heaven and earth. The mistletoe holds great importance in their rituals due to its perceived magical properties. On the longest day at Stonehenge, immerse yourself in an atmosphere charged with spirituality as druids gather to collect sacred mistletoe from oak trees nearby. Witness this age-old tradition passed down through generations as they honor their ancestral beliefs. Venturing further north to Callanish Stone Circle reveals another enigmatic site steeped in history. Here too, druids would have conducted ceremonies amidst these towering stones - connecting realms beyond our comprehension.