Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
An Dunain, dun site
In or near Gairloch.
An Dunain, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
An Dunain, dun site is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
An Dunain is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified settlement typically associated with the Iron Age. The site's significance lies in its historical context and the insights it provides into ancient Scottish life.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7010, -5.7160
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV21 2AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: way/1395015278 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is An Dunain, dun site?
- An Dunain, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV21 2AD).
- What is An Dunain, dun site?
- An Dunain, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to An Dunain, dun site?
- Drivers can use postcode IV21 2AD.
- Is An Dunain, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, An Dunain, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to An Dunain, dun site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV21 2AD. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.