It is unclear if the
tale of Sawney Bean is
truth or fiction. There is
no written evidence to
support his family’s
capture or executions.
Facts that give the tale
credibility
‘are’ cannibals
did exist in Scotland
around that time; also, one
of the caves between Girvan
and Ballantrae was still
being inhabited until the
1970s. The last resident
‘Snib Scott’ a
vagrant with a long grey
beard, was often referred
to as Sawney Bean.
The truth will only be
known after an extensive
excavation of the cave is
made. Is there anyone out
there interested?
Before visiting the
cave, you should check
times of the tide and make
sure your phone is fully
charged. Also, anyone not
100% fit should think twice
before attempting the steep
decent and climb back
up.
For a video tour of the
cave and for discusions on
the facts, visit:
www.youtube.com
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