Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Chathach, dun site
In or near Taynuilt.
Dun Chathach, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dun Chathach, 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
Dun Chathach is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is recognised for its historical significance and offers insight into ancient settlement patterns in the region. The site features remnants of a fortification, indicative of its strategic importance in the past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.4543, -5.3000
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/1393797115 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Chathach, dun site?
- Dun Chathach, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1RQ).
- What is Dun Chathach, dun site?
- Dun Chathach, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dun Chathach, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1RQ.
- Is Dun Chathach, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Dun Chathach, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dun Chathach, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1RQ.