Dun Telve

Dun Telve is an Iron Age broch in Glenelg, Scotland, built from stacked stone with thick walls forming a solid circular tower. The structure demonstrates the typical shape of these ancient fortified dwellings with their distinctive rounded design.

This structure was built in the last centuries BC during a period when such fortified towers were commonly constructed across Scotland. It represents one of the defensive and residential buildings that served communities across the Highland region.

Archaeological excavations in 1914 revealed numerous artifacts including iron slag, bronze rings, stone tools, pottery fragments, and rotary querns from Iron Age settlements.

The site is reached by a minor single-track road south of Glenelg, with a short walking path leading from the road to the structure. A brief walk on foot is all that is needed to reach this open-air monument.

Hidden inside the walls are staircases that once led to multiple floor levels within the structure. This feature reveals that residents used this tower for living space across different heights.

Location: Highland

Location: Glenelg

Part of: Dun Telve and Dun Troddan brochs, Glenelg Brochs

Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/glenelg-brochs-dun-telve-and-dun-troddan

GPS coordinates: 57.19402,-5.59501

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09