Castles · Scottish Islands
Duntulm
Also known as: Dùn Tuilm
Duntulm in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Duntulm 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
Duntulm (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Thuilm) is a township situated on the northwest coast of the Trotternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye, and is made up of Shulista (North Duntulm) and South Duntulm. It is located on the single-track A855 road about 24 miles (39 km) north of Portree. The township is noted for its long fortified headland, which the ruins of Duntulm Castle presently sit.
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Background
History
Duntulm was originally a Pictish fortress, forming one of a chain of duns or forts stretching along the north coast of the Isle of Skye. On the arrival of the Norsemen the fort became the residence of a powerful Viking leader who gave it the name David's Fort. Trotternish often changed hands. It was not until the 16th century that the Lords of the Isles finally seized the territory and Donhall Gorm (Blue Donald) the chief (great-grandson of Hugh of Sleat), took up residence there and carried out considerable improvements to the fort. In 1730 the MacDonalds moved away from Duntulm and stayed for a time at Monkstadt before building their new castle at Armadale. Duntulm is home to a…
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- Coordinates
- 57.6800, -6.3400
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duntulm?
- Duntulm is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9UF).
- Does Duntulm charge admission?
- Duntulm typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Duntulm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9UF. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.