An Dunan

Nearest town:
Lochgilphead (33km ENE)
OS reference:
NR5647271172
OS sheet:
61
Latitude:
55° 52' 19.21 N
Longitude:
5° 53' 36.04 W
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Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

People have long gone, this rock still stands guard.

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drewbhoy Aug 2, 2021
Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

Some kind of protection for the path on the southern flank.

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drewbhoy Aug 2, 2021
Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

Looking west, over to the nearby fort, Druim Loisgte.

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Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

North West tip of the fort, local rumour suggests that these small natural harbours were used by Vikings to repair their ships.

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Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

Looking down on top of the causeway, A looking rather small.

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Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

South tip, south of these rocks have been placed there.

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drewbhoy Aug 2, 2021
Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

The southern end, looking towards the Bay of Small Islands.

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drewbhoy Aug 2, 2021
Image of An Dunan (Promontory Fort) by drewbhoy

The northern end, in the distance the fort at Ardmenish.

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Articles

An Dunan

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drewbhoy Aug 8, 2021

From the standing stone on Cnocan Soillier head south following the track, part human, part animal, part quad and follow it as it swings north into a flat area called An Aird, situated between to secluded beaches. Head north to find a way round the headland which is the Druim Loisgte, a fort (more of which later) until you reach a natural causeway. The causeway has pebbles then beaches at both sides.

Entrance to the fort is on the south west and is about a metre wide, superbly defended by several standing stonesque rocks, then clamber up the east side. On the forts western side several facer stones give protection, on the east there are hints of a rampart. These defend an area of around 40m by 15m. The south end has been described as a dragon’s tail by locals, a reasonable assessment. Superbly located it can see both the entrances to the Bay of the Small Isles to the south, and much closer Lowlandman’s Bay to the north. Vikings are said to have taken keen interest here and at Ardmenish to the north, as these inlets made superb harbours.

To the east is the Sound of Jura, and whilst on the way to the whirlpools at Corryvreckan was lucky enough to take a couple of photographs from the watery side.

To west is Druim Loisgte...............

Fantastic site.

Visited 25/07/2021.

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