Scotland
Dun Dubh
301M
988FT
About Dun Dubh
Rising above the southeastern coastline of Arran, this heather-clad peak provides a tranquil vantage point far from the island’s crowded ridges. Its modest height is balanced by an exceptional maritime view across the Firth of Clyde, where the distinctive volcanic cone of Ailsa Craig dominates the southern sea crossing.
Key Statistics
Rank
303rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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123m
Nearest Town
Ford
Geology
You are standing on the Tayvallich Volcanic Formation. This landscape consists of ancient lava flows that were later transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM861044
Latitude
56.1848°N
Longitude
5.4474°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic 'Dùn Dubh', which translates as 'Black Hill' or 'Black Fort'. While 'Dùn' can signify a prehistoric fortification, here it likely refers to the dark, heathery appearance of the slopes when viewed from the coastal tracks below.
- •From the summit, the view north offers a spectacular profile of the 'Arran Sleeping Warrior', the range of jagged granite peaks including Goatfell and Caisteal Abhail that define the island's northern horizon.
- •The hill is classified as a Hump, a term for hills with a prominence of at least 100 metres. This ensures that, despite its low elevation, it feels like a distinct and independent summit rather than a mere shoulder of a larger neighbour.
- •Despite the name suggesting a 'Black Fort,' the only occupants you are likely to find defending the summit today are a few disinterested sheep and the occasional passing hen harrier.