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Dun da Lamh fort

The massive stone ramparts of Dun da Lamh, the fort of the two hands, surrounds the uneven summit of a prominent knoll in Strath Mashie.

The fort sits high above the River Spey (NN 582 929). Specialist tree clearance opened up the views from the fort and protected the ramparts from damage by wind-blown trees. A low altitude drone-generated a photogrammetric survey. The work was undertaken by Skyscape Survey.

The resulting hill-shaded terrain models help capture the unusual topography of the fort. This innovative ‘skin’ style model is enhanced by:

  • the subtle use of colour
  • contour
  • surveyed rampart depiction

hill-shaded terrain model showing dun da lamh fort from above

The visualisation was then used to guide this reconstruction drawing by Chris Mitchell. It emphasises the imposing stone ramparts and the monumentality of the approach.

This archaeological method links measured surveys through creative visualisation to artistic reconstruction. Creative archaeological visualisation can be used to highlight cultural significance, inform conservation management and enhance presentation. This forms part of the sustainable stewardship of the historic environment on our land.

Visiting Dun da Lamh fort

The best way to visit this site is to take the Dun da Lamh Trail at
Laggan Wolftrax (please note there is a fee for parking). This three hour walk takes you up the Black Craig to the hillfort. You’ll find a magnificent vantage point over Strath Laggan and the surrounding mountains. We recommend you use a map to locate the site accurately. There are several potential routes into the forest.

The exact location of Dun da Lamh fort is grid reference NN 582 929.