Dun Scaich, dun site
Dun Scaich, dun site is an archaeological site in Highland Council, Scotland. Dun Scaich, dun site is situated nearby to the islet Eilean Ruairidh, as well as near the ruins Corn Drying Kiln and Croft House.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Dunscaith Castle.
Dunscaith Castle
Castle
Photo: Peter Trant, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dunscaith Castle also known as Dun Scaich, Dun Sgathaich Castle and Tokavaig, is a ruined castle on the coast of the Isle of Skye, in the north-west of Scotland. Dunscaith Castle is situated 2,000 feet southwest of Dun Scaich, dun site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tarskavaig and Boreraig.
Tarskavaig
Village
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Tarskavaig is a crofting village on the west coast of Sleat on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It sits in a glen which meets Tarskavaig Bay and lies opposite the Isles of Eigg, Rum and Canna. Tarskavaig is situated 1½ miles south of Dun Scaich, dun site.
Boreraig
Locality
Photo: Gordon Hatton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Boreraig is a deserted township in Strath Swordale on the north shore of Loch Eishort in the parish of Strath, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Boreraig is situated 2½ miles northeast of Dun Scaich, dun site.
Heaste
Hamlet
Photo: Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Heasta, Heast, or the anglicised form Heaste, pron. /heɪst/, is a small settlement on the island of Skye, Scotland. It is located on the west coast of the island five miles south of Broadford extending down to the north shore of Loch Eiseort, facing out to the Atlantic to the south west and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. Heaste is situated 4½ miles northeast of Dun Scaich, dun site.
Dun Scaich, dun site
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.14053° or 57° 8′ 26″ northLongitude
-5.96889° or 5° 58′ 8″ westOpen location code
9C9P42RJ+6COpenStreetMap ID
node 12915549097OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Eilean Ruairidh and Corn Drying Kiln and Croft House.
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