Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Dunyveg Castle
In or near Port Ellen.
Dunyveg Castle — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Dunyveg Castle is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Dunyveg Castle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance, offering insights into medieval Scottish architecture and the region's past. The site features the remains of a 13th-century castle, which was once a stronghold of the MacDonald clan. Visitors can explore the ruins and surrounding landscape, reflecting the area's rich heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6333, -6.1167
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA42 7DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650634 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunyveg Castle?
- Dunyveg Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA42 7DY).
- What is Dunyveg Castle?
- Dunyveg Castle — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dunyveg Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA42 7DY.
- How do I get to Dunyveg Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA42 7DY. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.