Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Rubha an Dùnain
Rubha an Dùnain in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rubha an Dùnain is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rubha an Dùnain or Rubh' an Dùnain (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ᵲu(.ə) ən t̪uːnən]) is an uninhabited peninsula to the south of the Cuillin hills on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It contains unique archaeological sites which in 2017 were designated as a historic monument of national importance by Historic Environment Scotland. This headland rises to over 30 metres (100 feet) above sea level. Loch na h-Àirde (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ɫ̪ɔx nə haːɾʃtʲə]) is a body of water that is situated to the east of the peninsula close to the sea shore. To its north is Camas a' Mhùrain (bay of the marram grass). The peninsula contains archaeological sites dating from the Mesolithic period onwards. Its name means "point of the little fort", referencing a prehistoric dun situated south of the loch.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.1613, -6.3191
- Address
- Skye, Scotland
Sources
- wikidata: Q1143778 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rubha an Dùnain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rubha an Dùnain?
- Rubha an Dùnain is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Rubha an Dùnain?
- Rubha an Dùnain in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rubha an Dùnain?
- Its coordinates are 57.1613°, -6.3191°.
- Who owns Rubha an Dùnain?
- Rubha an Dùnain is owned by | designation =.
- Is Rubha an Dùnain free to visit?
- Yes, Rubha an Dùnain is free to enter.