What is recorded here
Luing, Ballycastle is a prehistoric dun on the Argyll and Bute coast, with a possible fort hidden beneath its broken stones. It stands as a small, sharp marker of the old coast defences, where human hands shaped rock against the sea long before written memory. The exact point is known to the nearest metre, yet the place itself may remain closed, forcing wonder to stop at the edge instead of walking through.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Luing, Ballycastle as Dun (prehistoric), Fort (prehistoric)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Luing, ArdinamirEnclosure(s) (period Unknown) · 95 yd
Luing, Ardinamir BayLanding Point (post Medieval) · 480 yd
Luing Millennium CairnMemorial · 620 yd
TorsaBuilding (post Medieval), Cultivation Remains (post Medieval) · 906 yd
Torsa BeagCauseway (post Medieval), Field Boundary (19th Century), Pier (post Medieval)(possible) · 1061 yd
Atlantic Islands CentreMuseum · 1.0 mi
Scoul EileanIslet · 1.2 mi
Eilean GamhnaIslet · 2.0 mi
Druim na Dubh GhlaicMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Nancy: Black Mill Bay, Luing, Sound of LuingSloop (19th Century) · 2.5 mi
Seil, Balvicar, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 2.9 mi
Asknish BayBay · 3.1 mi