Dun Alascaig

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Dun Alascaig is one of 79 brochs the Albion Guide maps in Highland. It sits inside the Dornoch Firth National Scenic Area. For more of the same, Drumliah, Tulloch and Carn Liath long cairn are close by. Ardgay Station is 6.7 km away to the north-west.

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