Dundurn, Prehistoric contour fort in Comrie, Scotland.
Dundurn is a prehistoric contour fort located on St Fillan's Hill between the River Earn and Allt Ghoinean burn. The fort spreads across multiple levels of the slope with layered defensive structures built into the hillside.
The fort was built between 500 and 800 AD during the Pictish period with three distinct construction phases. Excavations have shown how the site was repeatedly rebuilt and adapted across these centuries.
The settlement shows how people built defenses by following the slope of the land rather than fighting against it.
You will need steady footing and good shoes due to steep slopes and uneven ground on the hillside. The site is accessible year-round, though wet weather and mist can make conditions more challenging.
The Annals of Ulster record a siege of the fort in 683 AD when King Bridei III held control of the fortification. This mention shows the site was strategically important and politically significant to early Pictish rulers.
Location: Perth and Kinross
Location: Comrie
GPS coordinates: 56.38400,-4.09409
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20
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