Dùn Caan summit: southern panorama

A walk to Dùn Caan 13

The summit of Dùn Caan is very fine indeed with spectacular views in all directions. There are many contrasting colours in the rocks, vegetation and peaty soil.

This photo is a panorama from two separate photos stitched together. The view is to the south, with the mountains of Skye in the distance; also the island of Scalpay in centre. The main body of water is the Inner Sound with the Crowlin Islands, Longay and Pabay visible (see notes).

To the east of the summit, the ground falls away steeply in a series of crags and escarpments. The green flat area left of centre marks the abandoned settlement of Hallaig, a victim of the brutal Highland clearances.

I had the summit to myself and spent over an hour here just taking in the scenery.