Dùn Eibhinn

The fort occupies a flat-topped knoll on the central range of hills, featuring two rings of stone walls enclosing multiple hut foundations within its perimeter.

Built in the early 11th century as a royal residence, the fort served as a Norse power center before transferring to Clan Macfie control in the 13th century.

The fort's construction is attributed to Gille Adamnan, with subsequent occupation by Somerled and his grandson Donald, who established Clan Donald.

Access requires climbing over a farm fence and walking up the hillside, as no designated paths lead to the archaeological remains at coordinates 56.0705, -6.2078.

The inner enclosure measures 20 by 18 meters, containing five rectangular structures, with the best-preserved building featuring 1.6-meter-thick walls.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Website: http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/37904/details/colonsay+dun+eibhinn

GPS coordinates: 56.07053,-6.20783

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:06