Duntulm

Duntulm is a crofting settlement stretching along the northwest coast of the Trotternish peninsula, divided into two main sections called Shulista in the north and South Duntulm. The village spreads across a rural landscape with scattered houses, outbuildings, and fields that form the working core of the community.

The settlement grew from a Pictish fortress and later became known as David's Fort under Viking influence. It remained a stronghold of the MacDonald clan until 1730, when it entered a different phase of its existence.

Residents of Duntulm practice small-scale farming on individual plots while sharing grazing lands with other families, a system that shapes daily life and the character of the settlement. This way of working the land has remained central to how the community functions and looks today.

The village sits roughly 40 kilometers north of Portree along the A855 road and is easily reached by car. Several lodging options are available locally, ranging from basic shepherd huts to traditional farmhouses.

The coastline near Duntulm contains Middle Jurassic rock formations with fossilized remains of large sauropods that are protected by law. These prehistoric discoveries make the area of special interest to those curious about ancient life.

Location: Highland

Location: Kilmuir

GPS coordinates: 57.68000,-6.34000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09