Dùn Thomaidh

Heritage Site in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Dùn Thomaidh

Old Milestone by the A865, Druim nan Dearcag, North Uist parish Granite slab by the A865, in parish of North Uist (North Uist District), Druim nan Dearcag, in reeds on verge, on long straight near fence at right angles to road.

Inscription not recorded.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: WI_NUCW10 — Old Milestone by the A865, Druim nan Dearcag, North Uist parish Credit: Milestone Society

Dùn Thomaidh is an ancient hillfort located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site dates back to the Iron Age, with evidence suggesting it was occupied from around 500 BC to 200 AD. The hillfort is situated on a prominent hill overlooking the surrounding landscape, providing strategic advantages for its inhabitants.

The site consists of a series of earthworks and defensive structures, including a stone rampart and ditch system. These features would have helped to protect the inhabitants from potential invaders and offered a vantage point for monitoring activity in the area.

Dùn Thomaidh is a significant heritage site, providing insights into the lives and practices of the people who lived in the area during the Iron Age. The site has been excavated by archaeologists, uncovering artifacts such as pottery, tools, and evidence of domestic structures.

Today, Dùn Thomaidh is a popular destination for visitors interested in Scotland's ancient history. The site offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and serves as a reminder of the rich archaeological heritage of Inverness-shire.

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Dùn Thomaidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.652/-7.442 or Grid Reference NF7575. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone by the A865, Druim nan Dearcag, North Uist parish

Granite slab by the A865, in parish of North Uist (North Uist District), Druim nan Dearcag, in reeds on verge, on long straight near fence at right angles to road. Inscription not recorded. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: WI_NUCW10

Milestone Society

Loch na Gearrachun

The tiny island is the site of a dun, whilst the stone causeway leading to it can just be seen to the right.

Gordon Hatton

Loch Fada na Gearrachun

Small thin loch linked to its larger neighbour by a small channel.

Gordon Hatton

Erskine Beveridge's house on Bhalaigh

The abandoned house of the historian Erskine Beveridge.

Tom Pullman

Callernish House

Callernish House was built in 1961 by the 5th Earl Granville. Designed by Sir Martyn Beckett, it has 14 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. It is listed as a folly in Headley and Meulenkamp's Follies, the standard guide to follies in Britain

Paul Store

View from Calarnais

View from Calarnais over bay to the West

Paul Store

Dun in Loch an Eilean

Picture taken from East side of the Loch

Paul Store

Pier with Bhalaigh in the background

Paul Store

Machair

Looking towards Tràigh Bhàlaigh.

Dave Fergusson

Ruin on the Moorland

Looking southwest from the A865.

Dave Fergusson

Fence running to Loch Olabhat

Houses at Griminis in the distance.

Dave Fergusson

Open Moorland

Looking towards Beinn Riabhach.

Dave Fergusson

Settlement ruins, Griminish

Evening view of ruined buildings in a former settlement at Griminish.

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Reedbed, Loch an Eilean

Looking westwards across a reedbed occupying a large part of Loch an Eilean. The hill in the background is Beinn Scolpaig.

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Grazing land at Griminis, North Uist

View looking north west of grazing land to the east of Loch an Eilean. The grazers here are horses and ponies of a riding centre.

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Navigation Beacon, Caolas Bhalaigh

I think this beacon is used to aid navigation into the narrow and shallow Caolas Bhalaigh.

Calum McRoberts

Vallay Machair

The machair is such a fine sight, no many how many times you see it. A mass of wild flowers as far as the eye can see and buzzing with bumblebees and butterflies everywhere.

Calum McRoberts