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

Nigel Homer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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.
Photo gallery
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)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Skye, Rubh' an Dunain
Skye, Rubh' an Dunain — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Rubh' an Dunain
Rubh' an Dunain — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Loch Brittle
Loch Brittle — bay on the west of Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK.
Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glenbrittle Campsite
Glenbrittle Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Bualintur
Bualintur in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Soay
Soay — island of the Inner Hebrides, Highland Scotland, UK.
More memorials in this region
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Kitchener Memorial
Kitchener Memorial — Monument, dating to 1926.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Market Cross
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Reay War Memorial
Reay War Memorial — Monument, dating to 1923.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
The Farr Stone
The Farr Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rubha an Dùnain?
- Rubha an Dùnain is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- 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.