19/07/2026
GOLDEN DUSK
Ahead of a beautiful winter weekend in , the Sun set golden to the northwest behind the central trio at the . It's by looking outwards from the centre of the monument that all alignments are made for sunrise and sunset.
The important role of three central stones is equalled in their symbolism. The central golden Australis stone represents the people of Australia. At the winter solstice it is lit by the sunrise light, an intense gold on gold.
The northern of the trio is called the Gaelic Stone, and represents the heritage of Scotland (Alba), Ireland (รire) and Isle of Man (Mannin), whose Celtic languages are Gร idhlig (Scots Gaelic), Gaeilge (Irish) and Gaelg (Manx), respectively. Gaelic is an English word used for them.
The southern of the trio is called the Brythonic Stone, and represents the heritage of Wales (Cymru), Cornwall (Kernow) and Brittany (Breizh), whose Celtic languages are Cymraeg (Welsh), Kernewek (Cornish) and Brezhoneg (Breton).
So what an amazing amount of Celtic heritage is symbolised by these three stones. And the meeting of the three stones represents the Celtic Australian heritage celebrated!
