Can you visit Duntrune castle?

​Castle Tours ​While Duntrune is a private residence, we are happy to offer short tours for interested parties. Tours are not charged, however we do welcome donations to the upkeep of the castle gardens. We are a working estate with no staff, so please phone or email with your details to arrange a visiting time.

Who built Duntrune Castle?

It was originally built by the MacDougall clan in the 13th century, along with several other castles in the area, including the MacDougall stronghold of Dunollie Castle near Oban. Duntrune Castle was eventually taken by the Clan Campbell.

Who owns craignish castle?

Frederick Trench-Gascoigne
Who owns Craignish Castle? Since being purchased by a man named Frederick Trench-Gascoigne and his wife Isabella, heiress of the Gascoigne family of Parlington Hall in the 19th century, Craignish Castle remains in their care. They have now converted the castle into apartments.

Who destroyed Dunnottar castle?

the Vikings
Legend says Saint Ninian first built a chapel here in the 5th century; the Picts then built an enclosing fort a little later. In 900AD, the Vikings attacked Dunnottar and killed the first King of Scotland. Then, Vikings did what they did best and destroyed the fort.

What does in ardua Tendit mean?

He aims at difficult things
Motto. In ardua tendit (He aims at difficult things)

Where is Duntroon in Scotland?

Duntrune Castle is located on the north side of Loch Crinan and across from the village of Crinan in Argyll, Scotland.

What was filmed at Dunnottar Castle?

Hamlet (1990)
Hamlet (1990) The classic story of Hamlet was turned into a film adaption in 1990, and it’s no struggle to wonder why they had Dunnottar Castle as one of the locations used for filming. The castle created the perfect set for the film, the actors saying themselves it wouldn’t have been the same anywhere else.

Was Dunnottar Castle in Game of Thrones?

Doune Castle, Stirling In recent years it has also appeared in Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Outlaw King.