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Field Visit
Date 14 August 1914
Event ID 1103313
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1103313
Dunan, Loch Borve, Berneray.
A rocky promontory on the east side of Loch Borve, near its mouth, is the site of a dun which is now entirely obliterated. Another dun, Dun Bhuirgh, is said to have been situated on the west of Borve Hill, no doubt giving the name to the hill. Local tradition says that a pot of gold will be found at the spot from which the three duns were visible. One day the ground will open up before a man, who will secure an ulaidh (treasure) if he throws his hat or stick or any part of his dress on it without first winking. Should he wink the ground will close up and it will be impossible to find the gold.
RCAHMS 1928, visited 14 August 1914.
OS map: Harris xxvi (unnoted).
