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Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunnbeg
Castle
Castle Walls
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Castle Walls

Castle Walls
A dark and mysterious castle with a long history, This is Dunstaffnage Castle which was built before 1240 and has far reaching views across the Firth of Lorne, Once the stronghold of the MacDougall Clan it was captured by Robert the Bruce in 1308 and stayed in Royal hands until 1409.

In 1746 Flora MacDonald was held here before her transfer to the Tower of London, for aiding the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie. ,,,,,,,,,,,,, HWW! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,Large maybe

For Sight and Sound www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTZs7oMEIOY

Nouchetdu38, Edna Edenkoben, Fred Fouarge, Esther and 32 other people have particularly liked this photo


57 comments - The latest ones
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da zeigst du eine sehr schöne Burg aus dieser alten Zeit lieber Roger,danke auch für die Info dazu :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
I appreciate your comments Guni, thank you!
8 months ago.
 Kayleigh
Kayleigh club
A strong building, the power of defense! ☆☆☆
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Kayleigh club
Thank you Kayleigh also built in a easily defensible position!
8 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding shot!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you William.
8 months ago.
 Armando Taborda
Armando Taborda club
Sober, dark, and cold! Interesting information, Roger!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Armando Taborda club
Thank you Armando, I agree nothing cozy about the place ;-)
8 months ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Ein toller Song zum Foto! HWW Roger und komm entspannt durch die zweite Wochenhälfte!
8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to LotharW club
Thank you Lothar!
8 months ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Une histoire intéressante, il en impose encore !
Bonne journée Roger.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
Indeed it is and attracting many visitors Jocelyne, Thank you!
8 months ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Wonderful!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Thank you Walter
8 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Impressive wall; well captured.
hWW
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap
8 months ago.
 Karl Hartwig Schütz
Karl Hartwig Schütz club
HWW Dir!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Karl Hartwig Schütz club
Thank you Karl!
8 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Another bit of Scottish history here Roger. We were once up here too when staying at the CC site at Oban (near the airfield). My photos were on Panoramio. Well captured and shared.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you Herb, this is another place we tend to pop in as we are passing
8 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Fantastic capture of this misterious looking castle. HWW, Roger !
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Thank you Percy , architecture in the 1200s style
8 months ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
OH THE STORIES IT COULDTELL
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pam J club
Thank you Pam, not all good I suspect !
8 months ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Majestic castle.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Don Sutherland club
Thank you Don
8 months ago.
 sunlight
sunlight club
Ein Gebäude mit einer Ausstrahlung, als ob es für die Ewigkeit gebaut worden wäre Roger.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to sunlight club
Thank you Ingrid, It is in good hands now so that hopefully is how long it will last!
8 months ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
wonderful building, HWW Roger!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Many thanks Wierd, really appreciated!
8 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
I remember seeing this from the A85 when we travelled this area many years ago, Roger. Great to see it up close in your image. HWW and have a good week.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to tiabunna club
Pleased to have helped George, It stands as a monument to 13th century builders
8 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Beatificazione. Hww
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you Annemarie
8 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
These walls are really impressive, Roger ! HWW and a nice day for you !
8 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Large it is evenmore impressive, HWW Roger
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Xata club
Very kind Isabel, thank you!
8 months ago.
 Dinesh
Dinesh club
HWW Best wishes
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Dinesh club
Thank you Dinesh
8 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Another wonderful castle from Scotland! Great shot,Roger!
HWW!

Best wishes
Füsun
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to gezginruh club
Thank you Fusun, very much appreciated
8 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
impressive building.
HWW to you!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Thank you!
8 months ago.
 Ed Synchro
Ed Synchro club
Very impressive Roger. Thanks for all the info too.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ed Synchro club
Nice comments Ed, thank you.
8 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Beeindruckende Burg! Der dunkle Himmel passt dazu.
HWW, Roger!
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to trester88 club
Nic comment Wilhelm thank you!
8 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Roger
I like this picture very much!
It is a very exciting composition
Unfortunately we didn't get this far south from Fort William...
Best Wishes, HWW,, and stay safe!!
Peter
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Thank you Peter, we have based ourselves south of Oban many times over the years.
8 months ago. Edited 8 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Belle découverte de ce château merci pour l'info bonne journée Roger.
8 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Kind words Patrick, thank you!
8 months ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe photo. Nicole .
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac club
Many thanks Nicole!
8 months ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Lovely stonework.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Esther club
Thank you!
8 months ago.
 Léopold
Léopold club
It still stands proudly ! Awfully impressive Roger.
8 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Léopold club
Thank you Leopold, It must have been a fearsome place!
8 months ago.

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