Rubha an Dùnain
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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.[1]
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Coordinates: 57.161°N 6.316°W / 57.161; -6.316 | |
Grid position | NG391161 |
Location | Skye, 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 freshwater 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).[2]
The peninsula contains archaeological sites dating from the Mesolithic period onwards. Its name means "point of the little fort",[3] referencing a prehistoric dun situated south of the loch.[4]