Dun an Sticir is a broch, a type of Iron Age fortified tower, located on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. It stands 12 meters tall and has a diameter of 15 meters. The broch's walls are 3.5 meters thick, making it one of the most impressive and well-preserved brochs in Scotland. The site dates back to the 1st century AD and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Sound of Mull.
A great example of a ruined broch. There is a causeway so you can walk to it from the main road. Also look out for the signposts to download the app and view it through augmented reality.
A good story to this place. Small carpark leading straight to it. 30 minute stop to island hop and look around. Quite a few places in area with similar stopping time just off the road.
It was quite a superb surprise to discover the history of this beautiful place. An isle with rocky causeways leading to the remains of an ancient iron age broch. Worthwhile to read up about it and walk on ancient stones. Be careful not to lose your balance! The circular shape of the broch tower is clear to see despite its fallen state. The walls were once 3.5 metres thick and there was just one small door . Great mossy stones covered in lichen greet you if you make it onto the island.
Tide was in, but still a good explanatory panel, and we could still get close enough. On return from Berneray sands we paused at the first viewpoint and watched an otter fishing/playing/feeding in the loch by the smaller island
A bit of a challenge to get across the causeways, but I managed without falling in. Make sure to get the Uist Unearthed app and you can see what it used to look like with augmented reality.
Island fort in a small lake. You can access the ruin over a series of rock causeways. The site is also good for waterbirds.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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A great example of a ruined broch. There is a causeway so you can walk to it from the main road. Also look out for the signposts to download the app and view it through augmented reality.
A good story to this place. Small carpark leading straight to it. 30 minute stop to island hop and look around. Quite a few places in area with similar stopping time just off the road.
It was quite a superb surprise to discover the history of this beautiful place. An isle with rocky causeways leading to the remains of an ancient iron age broch. Worthwhile to read up about it and walk on ancient stones. Be careful not to lose your balance! The circular shape of the broch tower is clear to see despite its fallen state. The walls were once 3.5 metres thick and there was just one small door . Great mossy stones covered in lichen greet you if you make it onto the island.
Tide was in, but still a good explanatory panel, and we could still get close enough. On return from Berneray sands we paused at the first viewpoint and watched an otter fishing/playing/feeding in the loch by the smaller island
A bit of a challenge to get across the causeways, but I managed without falling in. Make sure to get the Uist Unearthed app and you can see what it used to look like with augmented reality.
Island fort in a small lake. You can access the ruin over a series of rock causeways. The site is also good for waterbirds.
