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Image of Eilean Buidhe, Burnt Islands (Stone Fort / Dun) by GLADMAN

The vitrified dun occupies the left hand island – or is that islet? – Eilean Buidhe. This knowledge, gleaned from the roadside information board (A8003), immediately explains the collective name for the trio, such a significant event clearly – if not literally – seared upon local folk memory. Incidentally, the Bute ferry can be seen docked at Colintraive, beyond to the left. It seems (from the map) there is a cairn here, too, which I neglected to see.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
Image of Eilean Buidhe, Burnt Islands (Stone Fort / Dun) by GLADMAN

Looking from the A8003 viewpoint at Creagan Dubh, Eilean Buidhe is the northern (left hand) of the three islands. The Isle of Bute sits to the right.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone

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