Dun Dornaigil, Strathmore

Dun Dornaigil, Strathmore

ID: QZP40_1438_P027 DESCRIPTION: Dun Dornaigil (or Dornadilla) broch (stone tower) stands about 10 miles south of Hope in Sutherland. Only the outer wall of the broch survives and is now supported by a modern buttress. The inner wall has collapsed into the broch making it impossible to enter. Within the wall there is a stone staircase that would have lead up to narrow galleries. One of the major features of the broch is the massive triangular lintel above the entrance. The structure is now owned by Historic Scotland. This illustration is taken from 'The Scottish Gael or Celtic Manners' by James Logan PLACENAME: Dun Dornadilla / Dun Dornaigil OLD COUNTY/PARISH: SUTHERLAND DATE OF IMAGE: 1831 PERIOD: 1830s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Fraser Mackintosh Collection (illustrations) Asset ID: 31439 KEYWORDS: