Dùn Galláin

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.

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Coordinates: 56°03′27″N 6°15′37″W / 56.05753°N 6.26019°W / 56.05753; -6.26019


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