Dùn da Ghaoithe

Dùn da Ghaoithe stands on the Isle of Mull in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. It is the second highest mountain on the island and the only Corbett there. The name means ‘fort of the two winds’ in Scottish Gaelic. Its long ridge and deep corries make it seem far higher than its 766 metres. Visitors leaving the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry at Craignure see the mountain first. The mountain offers sea views in almost every direction. It is the main landmark seen by those arriving on Mull. The ridge and corries create striking contrasts of light and shadow. The winds that gave the place its name sweep across the slopes. The views extend over the Sound of Mull and surrounding islands. A walker can follow paths that climb the long ridge. Deep corries hold small lochs and waterfalls after rain. The summit gives wide views of Mull’s hills and the sea beyond. The mountain’s shape makes it a clear guide for navigation. Its presence dominates the skyline for miles around.