Scáthach's island
The island in Alba where Scáthach keeps her fort and trains Cúchulainn.
Overview
Scáthach's island is in Alba, which Kinsella's note says means Britain generally, not only Scotland. Scáthach keeps her fort there, and Cúchulainn goes to her to finish his training in arms.
Events here
- Cúchulainn reached Scáthach's fort on the island, struck the gate with his spear-point and broke through it. In Cúchulainn's Courtship of Emer, and his Training in Arms. Involves: Cúchulainn, Scáthach.
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Related places
- Pupils' Bridge (The bridge that gives the only way onto the island)