Dunstaffnage Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle dates back to the 13th century, making this one of the oldest stone castles still standing in Scotland. It was built on the end of a large rock on overlooking the Firth of Lorn, being on a promontory it is surrounded by the sea on three side and has stunningly picturesque views from the battlements.

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Location: Scotland - West Central - Argyll and Bute - Oban

Onsite Facilities: open year round, onsite museum, onsite picnic area, onsite souvenir/book shop, car park, self guiding allowed

Notes: The grounds and gardens are accessible for people in wheelchairs, but the castle itself is not.

Official Website: Dunstaffnage Castle

History & Archaeology

Of particular note at the castle is the so-called ‘new house’ in the courtyard that was built in 1725. And, in the garden tucked away amongst the trees is the 13th century Dunstaffnage Chapel.

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SCOT - Dunstaffnage Castle

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Nearby Sites

Sites up to 50 km away as the crow flies. Click to see Nearby Sites on a Google Map.

• Kilmartin House Museum 36 km / 22 miles

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Resources

• Scotland's Castles Historic Scotland Guide (Amazon.com)
• Castles Map of Scotland Collins UK Pictorial Maps series (Amazon.com)
• Scotland's Castles Historic Scotland Guide (Amazon.co.uk)
• Castles Map of Scotland Collins UK Pictorial Maps series (Amazon.co.uk)
• Scotland by Anna Ritchie and Graham Ritchie (an Oxford Archaeological Guide) (Amazon.com)
• Scotland by Anna Ritchie and Graham Ritchie (an Oxford Archaeological Guide) (Amazon.co.uk)