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Dùn Dearg

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Dùn Dearg
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Dùn Dearg is a hill fort, likely dating to the Iron Age, and is remembered as an example of early defensive structures in the Scottish Highlands. Its name, meaning "Red Fort," may refer to the reddish hue of the surrounding landscape or the stone used in its construction.

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