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Only half a kilometer separates this broch from its nearest neighbor Dun Telve to its west, but unlike it's slightly more complete brother it is higher up the northern hillside of the valley, affording it better views up and down the glen and of the mountains, and for that reason I'm out, I mean in, I mean I prefer this one (rolls eyes). When we first got here there was already two cars so instead of overcrowding the place we went up the road to the burial chamber, which was nice, upon our return we found no cars, and had the place to ourselves, take note incidental tourists that have to read the information board. For a good ten minutes we poked our noses into every nook and cranny the broch had to offer, we walked round it several times, nearer and farer, yep I like this one best. Fabulous views of the glen, all these trees with afternoon mists wandering round at will, then the other people came, we were nearly done anyway, a couple of minutes more wouldn't have hurt though. Bloody tourists. |
Posted by postman1st August 2016ce |
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Visited 26.7.13 Not quite as impressive as its near neighbour but certainly worth a visit just the same. There is room to park and a short but steepish walk will soon bring you to the Broch’s doorway. As with Dun Telve there are internal stairs you can walk up which is fun. The walls are not as high as Dun Telve but still a decent height. ‘The best preserved Brochs on mainland Scotland’ the information panel proclaims. I wouldn’t disagree as the only better ones I have seen have been on the Scottish Islands. That’s another two Historic Scotland sites off the list. All in all well worth the long drive out of our way (at least I thought so!) If visiting the Brochs check out the ‘Wagon Café’ opposite Dun Troddan. Definitely the most unusual café I have ever been to! Is there a more unlikely place to find a café? |
Posted by CARL 13th August 2013ce Edited 13th August 2013ce |
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Even when it's windy, the walls are high enough to make a nice relaxed picnic quite possible. This is such a wonderfully secluded and cozy valley, well worth the scary drive up the unfeasibly twisty-steep road to get here. It's a bit easier from Skye, via a slightly less twisty road, and with the added advantage of the spinning ferry. Disabled access Not good for wheelchairs, the incline is steep and uneven. It's close to the road though, about 20 yards, so quite visitable by those who can't easily walk far. |
Posted by Hob9th November 2005ce Edited 10th November 2005ce |
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Dun Troddan Broch 17/7/94 …and just a mile or so along the road another spectacular broch- these are just fab! The wall height on this one is just a bit smaller than Dun Telve, but the walls are mega thick again. These are magnificent monuments and a great start to our hols. |
Posted by Martin 20th December 2001ce |
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| This broch was excavated up to 1920 and some find including stone whorls, vitrified beads etc were made- all now in the National Museum of Scotland. Also found were a ring of post holes in the middle of the site that may have supported upper floors/roof. |
Posted by Martin 20th December 2001ce |
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