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Eilean Dubh Dun Scor,dun,Loch Caravat

No. 86 of 868 in South Lewis, Harris and North Uist, No. 56 for history. History, 9.9 km from Lochmaddy, just outside South Lewis, Harris and North Uist National Scenic Area.

A dun, a type of prehistoric fortified site, on the island of Eilean Dubh in Loch Caravat, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Westford Inn15 km from Lochmaddy, just outside the areaFood and pubs

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