Dunnotttar castle
Scotland is full of castle. Each with its own myths and legends. One such castle is Dunnottar on Scotland’s east coast, 15 miles from the city of aberdeen. Located on a huge outcrop of flat rock with sheer cliffs on three sides, it is the perfect place for a fortress, and three has been one here since the 13th century
Dunnottar has a long and exciting past. William Wallace, marry Queen of Scots, King Charles II and the Marquis of Montrose have all played a part in its rich history. The Scottish Crow Jewels, the “Honours of Scotland”, were hidden here in the 17th century so that Oliver Cromwell couldn’t destroy them.
Dunnottar used to be one of the strongest fortresses in Scotland. However,the castle was abandoned in the 18th century and it fell into decay until 1925,when Viscountess Cowdray began repair s. Visitors can see the 14th century keep, which was built by sir William Keith in 1392 and is still intact. There are also barracks ,lodgings, stables and storehouses .
The castle has become a lot more popular in recent years since the site was used as one of the locations for the film “Hamlet” starring Mel Gibson. It is also popular with birdwatchers because of its location. Whatever the reason for your visit it will certainly be memorable.