Forts · Scottish Islands
Dùn Morbhaidh
Dùn Morbhaidh is a fort in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Dùn Morbhaidh is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.6795°, -6.5168°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Dùn Morbhaidh, also known as Dun Borbaidh, is a hill fort located on the Inner Hebridean island of Coll. The early 20th century antiquary Erskine Beveridge considered it as one of the four most interesting fortifications on Coll (along with Dùn an Achaidh, Dùn Anlaimh, and Dùn Dubh). The site is located at grid reference NM23456331.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Dùn Morbhaidh sits atop a craggy hill, close to the shore. The highest part of the site is located on the west-side and the summit; and measures about 30 x. This part is guarded on the western side by a wall, which only traces of survive. Two short lengths of the outer face of this wall are visible, and stand at a maximum height of 0.7 m, in three courses. The eastern half of the hill is made up of a series of slopes, terraces, and outcrops. There is visible evidence of the remains of two more walls. The medial wall is, for the most part, placed around a terrace; though it also appears in a narrow gap on the northern part of the same terrace. The outer wall is located around the foot of the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.6795, -6.5168
Sources
- osm: w1115714513 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dùn Morbhaidh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dùn Morbhaidh (photo, c.1900).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Dùn Morbhaidh
Vineyards · 0.0 km

Tràigh Thorastain
Beaches · 0.5 km

Tràigh nan Uan
Beaches · 0.7 km

Creag nan Clamhan
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km

Torrastan
Villages · 1.4 km

Tràigh Bhousd
Beaches · 2.2 km

Càrnan Mòra
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km

Tràigh Logabhaig
Beaches · 3.4 km

Meall nan Uan
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km

Meall na h-Iolaire
Mountains & hills · 3.6 km

Meall na h-lolaire
Mountains & hills · 3.6 km

Sorisdale
Villages · 3.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Dùn Morbhaidh
Dùn Morbhaidh — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Beaches · Scottish Islands
Tràigh Thorastain
Tràigh Thorastain is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Creag nan Clamhan
Creag nan Clamhan — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 50 m.
Where to eat & stay near Dùn Morbhaidh
Places to stay
Hostels · Scottish Islands
Coll Bunkhouse
Coll Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Campsites · Scottish Islands
Garden House campsite
Garden House campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Dervaig Village Hall Hostel
Dervaig Village Hall Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Ardnamurchan Campsite
Ardnamurchan Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Lochan nan Àl Campsite
Lochan nan Àl Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
More forts in this region
Forts · Scottish Islands
Blar Mhilleadh-garaidh
Blar Mhilleadh-garaidh is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forts · Scottish Islands
Dùn Eibhinn
Dùn Eibhinn is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dùn Morbhaidh?
- Dùn Morbhaidh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Dùn Morbhaidh?
- Dùn Morbhaidh is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dùn Morbhaidh?
- Its coordinates are 56.6795°, -6.5168°.