Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site
In or near Kyleakin.
Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
jeff collins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caisteal Mhicleod, 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
Caisteal Mhicleod is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is the remains of a dun, a fortified structure typical of Iron Age Scotland. The site offers insight into ancient defensive architecture and settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2206, -5.6195
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 8.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/12878878671 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site?
- Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8JZ).
- What is Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site?
- Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8JZ.
- Is Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8JZ. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.