Dùn Galláin

Dùn Galláin (English: Fort of the Strangers) is a promontory fort located on the Inner Hebridean island of Colonsay, Scotland. The site is located at grid reference NR34879314.[1]

The fort overlooks the natural harbours of Tobar Fuar and Port Lobh. A battle between the islands inhabitants and invaders at Traigh an Tobair Fhuair took place to the north of Dùn Galláin.

Citations

  1. ^ "Colonsay, Dun Gallain". CANMORE. Retrieved 30 November 2009.

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Prehistoric Inner Hebrides
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  • Dun Ardtreck
  • Dun Beag
  • Dun Borrafiach
  • Dun Cruinn
  • Dun Fiadhairt
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  • Dun Ringill
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  • Rubha an Dùnain
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