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Rubha an Dùnain

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Rubha an Dùnain or Rubh' an Dùnain (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ᵲu(.ə) ən t̪uːnən]) is an uninhabited peninsula to the south of the Cuillin hills on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It contains unique archaeological sites which in 2017 were designated as a historic monument of national importance by Historic Environment Scotland. This headland rises to over 30 metres (100 feet) above sea level. Loch na h-Àirde (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ɫ̪ɔx nə haːɾʃtʲə]) is a body of water that is situated to the east of the peninsula close to the sea shore. To its north is Camas a' Mhùrain (bay of the marram grass). The peninsula contains archaeological sites dating from the Mesolithic period onwards. Its name means "point of the little fort", referencing a prehistoric dun situated south of the loch. Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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A market or harbour where goods, silver and people changed hands.

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