Dun Ringill is an Iron Age hillfort located in the Scottish Borders, near the town of Selkirk. The fort is situated on a prominent hill overlooking the valley of the River Ettrick, and its earthworks are still visible today. The fort is roughly oval in shape, measuring about 130 meters by 90 meters, and is surrounded by a single rampart and ditch. The entrance to the fort is on the northwest side, where a causeway crosses the ditch. The interior of the fort is relatively flat, with some slight undulations. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of Iron Age occupation, including pottery and metalwork. The site is considered to be of national importance and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.
Nice wee walk. Park at cemetery and if you're not keen on the stepping stones across the river walk back the road to a gate which takes you down to a bridge. Take the track to the right and follow to the broch. Can be a bit boggy in places. Lots of exploring in the area and interesting rock formations to be seen from the beach
Dun Ringill is situated not far from Ian Andersons previous abode on Skye, Strathaird House. To get there simply park just past Strathaird House in the layby and cross the stepping stones in the burn adjacent to the houses east garden wall and follow the tracks in the heather/grassland. It is not far and a little care is needed when crossing on the stepping stones when the tide is in, find a long sturdy stick to help with your balance or you end up in the burn. There is not much left of Dun Ringill now but sitting in the layby with 'Stormwatch' playing you feel the 'Old Ghosts' playing hide and seek in Kilmarie Cemetry. Looking down Loch Slapin with clear understanding you can imagine the 'dark sails on the horizon'. For those interested in the Ian Anderson/Tull connection Strathaird House is briefly shown on the documentary Fish, Sheep and Rock and Roll. The area, and Andersons observations traversing his estate are referenced many times on Jethro Tull songs.
It's fine if you like scrambling over lots of rocks, but the "castle" itself is actually just a small pile of rocks with a little tunnel through it. Really not worth getting excited about. Cool having to cross stepping stones to get there though. Park at the cemetery.
If you've seen most other sites and you have nothing to do, then I'd recommend this site. Its almost non existant its in such a bad state... but the location and walk to it is peaceful and tranquil. I wouldn't go out of your way to see it. Id recommend a definite visit Dunscaith Castle....location is better and ruin far more interesting.
Nice walk be careful on footpath
Song of Jethro Tull 1979...
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Nice wee walk. Park at cemetery and if you're not keen on the stepping stones across the river walk back the road to a gate which takes you down to a bridge. Take the track to the right and follow to the broch. Can be a bit boggy in places. Lots of exploring in the area and interesting rock formations to be seen from the beach
Dun Ringill is situated not far from Ian Andersons previous abode on Skye, Strathaird House. To get there simply park just past Strathaird House in the layby and cross the stepping stones in the burn adjacent to the houses east garden wall and follow the tracks in the heather/grassland. It is not far and a little care is needed when crossing on the stepping stones when the tide is in, find a long sturdy stick to help with your balance or you end up in the burn. There is not much left of Dun Ringill now but sitting in the layby with 'Stormwatch' playing you feel the 'Old Ghosts' playing hide and seek in Kilmarie Cemetry. Looking down Loch Slapin with clear understanding you can imagine the 'dark sails on the horizon'. For those interested in the Ian Anderson/Tull connection Strathaird House is briefly shown on the documentary Fish, Sheep and Rock and Roll. The area, and Andersons observations traversing his estate are referenced many times on Jethro Tull songs.
It's fine if you like scrambling over lots of rocks, but the "castle" itself is actually just a small pile of rocks with a little tunnel through it. Really not worth getting excited about. Cool having to cross stepping stones to get there though. Park at the cemetery.
If you've seen most other sites and you have nothing to do, then I'd recommend this site. Its almost non existant its in such a bad state... but the location and walk to it is peaceful and tranquil. I wouldn't go out of your way to see it. Id recommend a definite visit Dunscaith Castle....location is better and ruin far more interesting.
Nice walk be careful on footpath
Song of Jethro Tull 1979...
