Dunadd

Dunadd is in Argyllshire, near Kilmichael Glassary on the West side of Scotland. High atop a hill, overlooking the lush fields and water is the place, according to tradition, where the first Kings of Scotland were coronated. About AD500, Fergus Mor, son of Erc, place his foot in the stone and faced north toward Cruachan. He became the first king of the land called Alba, and this area became known as the Albain Dalriada. This spot would remain the coronation stone until AD845 when Kenneth MacAlpin move the High King's Seat to Scone. There another stone was used for the coronation, and until a few years ago had been kept in Britain.

Fergus was the first king, and along with his (supposed) brothers Lorne in Lorn and Angus from Juray and Islay, were the first leaders of Scotland. Somerled is said to have come from Angus stock, and would later be the start of Clan Donald and the Lord of the Isles. Much MacInnes history is woven through these lands and tales from the start of Angus (Aonghais = Innes, Mac = sons of or family of, MacInnes).

The rock depression and a Pictish picture of a boar are all that remain, along with some of the fort ruins. Until recently the site was open to the public and the elements, I understand there is now a glass box to protect the foot and other sensitive artifacts from the elements.

References:

Williams, Ronald. The Lord of the Isles. ISBN 1 899863 17 6 House of Lochar. 1997

 

Pictures of Dunadd Fort