Earthwatcher's photos with the keyword: Argyll and Bute
Dunstaffnage Castle from south
12 Jun 2020 |
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Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north.
This is a view northwards showing the southern aspect of the castle keep, built on an outcrop of Devonian age conglomerate (Kerrera Sandstone Formation).
The archway and walls in the lower left mark the start of the track leading to the nearby Chapel.
More about Dunstaffnage Castle here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle courtyard and gatehouse
12 Jun 2020 |
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Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north.
This is a view northwards from the southern parapet, overlooking the central courtyard. The gatehouse is on the right; the gravelled area in the centre with the seat marks the remains of the Great Hall. At the lower left is the well, with its four pillars and protective grille.
More about Dunstaffnage Castle here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle Great Hall
12 Jun 2020 |
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Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north.
This is a view from the gatehouse, overlooking the remains of the Great Hall.
More about Dunstaffnage Castle here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle gatehouse middle floor
12 Jun 2020 |
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Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north.
The castle gatehouse is well preserved and restored, with wooden flooring and windows on the various levels.
More about Dunstaffnage Castle here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle gatehouse top floor
12 Jun 2020 |
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Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north.
The castle gatehouse is well preserved and restored, with wooden flooring and windows on the various levels.
More about Dunstaffnage Castle here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle
Ben Cruachan from Dunstaffnage Castle
12 Jun 2020 |
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Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north.
This is a view west from the parapet looking towards Ben Cruachan (1126 m) 12 miles away ATCF.
More about Dunstaffnage Castle here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle
View south from Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Sco…
12 Jun 2020 |
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Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban, Scotland, dates back to the 13th century. It is built on a small peninsula with the Firth of Lorne to the west and Loch Etive to the east and north.
This is a view south from the parapet looking over the embayment of Dunstaffnage Bay in Loch Etive.
More about Dunstaffnage Castle here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstaffnage_Castle
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