Dun Rostan

Nearest town:
Lochgilphead (13km ENE)
OS reference:
NR73628097
OS sheet:
55
Latitude:
55° 58' 5.62 N
Longitude:
5° 37' 40.95 W
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Image of Dun Rostan by drewbhoy

West part of the north looking east, low cloud approaching.

Image credit: drew/AMJ
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Apr 21, 2024
Image of Dun Rostan by drewbhoy

To the east is Loch Caolisport, beyond is West Loch Tarbert and Kintyre.

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drewbhoy
drewbhoy Apr 21, 2024
Image of Dun Rostan by drewbhoy

From well above Loch Sween, approach from the west, enter the dun from the east.

Image credit: drew/AMJ
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drewbhoy Apr 19, 2024

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Dun Rostan

drewbhoy
drewbhoy Jul 20, 2024

Up and early to head for the stunning galleried dun at Dun Rostan. Just to the north of the farm, of the same name, I was allowed to park at the small boatyard. It’s owner also gave directions to the site.

From the yard cross the road, east, heading uphill until until a track is reached. Follow, heading south, until it meets a gate. Don’t follow the track, follow the fence and dry stane dyke heading east. Keep looking up as the spectacular site is right above. Also, keep heading east until just beyond the dun. (easier access from the east, the west being densely populated with trees) The terrrain here is boggy and there is a stream to jump before heading south and uphill. As the trees clear a path can be seen heading back west, it also leads straight to impressive eastern walls.

The site is roughly circular and looks over Loch Sween, it has plenty other duns for company. To north cliffs provide ample defence. Best sections of galleried dun can be seen near the entrance on the north east and near the west. Sadly fallen stone covers some of the detail detail.

Outer walls can be found to east and west. Some natural rocks have been incorporated into these features.

This site can be seen for miles around. It is stunning site amongst many stunning sites.

Visited 09/04/2024.

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