
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunadd as Footprint(s) (period Unassigned), Ogham Inscribed Stone (early Medieval), Pictish Symbol Rock Carving(s) (pictish), Rock Carving(s) (period Unassigned), Rock Cut Bowl (period Unassigned). 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.
Dunadd is a significant prehistoric hilltop site in Scotland, featuring rock carvings, Pictish symbols, and an early medieval ogham inscription, suggesting use from the Iron Age through the early medieval period. The site includes a large footprint carving, traditionally associated with the legendary King Fergus of Dalriada, reflecting both historical and mythological importance.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Carved in StoneVisitor information · 31 yd
Dunadd FortHeritage attraction · 32 yd
DunaddBuilding (medieval) - (18th Century) · 86 yd
Dunadd FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 231 yd
DrimvoreFindspot (period Unassigned), Adze (stone)(neolithic) · 830 yd
Barr An FhithichFarmstead (medieval) - (18th Century) · 1077 yd
DunamuckNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1163 yd
RhudleEnclosure (post Medieval) · 1364 yd
Kilmichael Glassary Rock ArtHeritage attraction · 1.3 mi
Crinan FerryBurial (prehistoric), Cave(s) (period Unassigned), Beaker (prehistoric) · 2.3 mi
Nether Largie Standing StonesVisitor information · 2.5 mi
Sgeireag GaibhreIslet · 2.6 miOther information
Photo: David Wyatt · CC BY-SA 2.0