Dun Carnachaidh (Carnachy) broch

The broch is built on the edge of a natural shelf, and inner and outer original stonework is still evident in places. There isn't much of the broch left though, just a pile of rubble for the most part. Across Strath Naver is Dun Viden, and just along the strath is Dun Chealamy. Line of sight for communications between brochs, cairns and duns right across the Highlands appears to be more than conjecture or speculation. I'd say the case was proven. How else could the Picts have ralllied to threats of Roman invasion? The Picts did defeat the Romans during their three Scottish campaigns after all, and it is impossible for such overwhelming military success to be accomplished without good lines of communications.

Access is easy. I parked beside the cattle grid and simply walked up the hill to the site.

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Dun Carnachaidh broch photographs

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Disclaimer: Some brochs were built with military defensive purpose, and as such can be situated in extremely dangerous areas, such as on the edge of cliffs and ravines. Additionally, these are Iron Age structures, most of them in ruins, and they are extremely hazardous, with crumbling stone walls and hidden chambers. Existing walls, lintels, and passages could collapse at any time. The information here is provided free but it is your responsibility to ensure its accuracy, ensure your own safety, and acquire permissions for access where necessary. Accessing brochs is done entirely at your own risk.