Dun Beag

Dun Beag is a circular stone structure from the Iron Age on the Isle of Skye, positioned on a hillside overlooking the surrounding landscape. Inside, multiple rooms and staircases are visible, showing how people moved through and used this fortress-like dwelling.

This structure dates to the Iron Age and saw use by different populations across centuries, as shown by excavations conducted in the early 1900s. The site thus reveals thousands of years of human habitation on the island.

Local communities valued this structure as a gathering and defensive focal point, and its solid construction shows how much early inhabitants prioritized security and communal living. The building reflects the skills and resources that ancient populations invested in stone craftsmanship.

The site sits on a hillside and is reached via a marked walking path from the A863 parking area, making it straightforward to find. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the ground can be uneven and slippery.

The interior contains a well-preserved stone staircase with about 20 steps leading to upper levels, revealing how people used multiple stories within the structure. Such staircases rarely survive intact at other comparable sites.

Location: Highland

Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dun-beag-broch

GPS coordinates: 57.36018,-6.42575

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00