Dunnottar Castle
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ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dunnottar Castle
Welcome to Dunnottar Castle. As you stand upon the mainland cliffs looking out toward the North Sea, the sheer dramatic scale of this medieval ruin is immediately overwhelming. …
Listen in the app2The Descent, the Gatehouse, and Benholm's Lodging
To reach the safety of the castle, we must first conquer its most famous physical obstacle. Before you lie the two hundred and twenty six steep, uneven stone steps that descend into the deep chasm separating the mainland from the…
Listen in the app3The Lion's Den and Aristocratic Power
Just beyond the primary defensive barriers of the entrance, we arrive at a small, deeply fascinating architectural anomaly. Carved into the stone, bordered by incredibly steep steps, is an enclosure historically referred to as…
Listen in the app4The Keep and the Wrath of the Pope
Towering above the rest of the ruins is the colossal late fourteenth century Tower House, also known as the Keep. This is the oldest remaining stone building on the site, erected in thirteen ninety two. …
Listen in the app5The Forge, the Stables, and Castle Industry
Stepping out from the imposing shadow of the Keep, we enter an area dedicated entirely to the grueling, relentless labor required to keep a medieval fortress operational. Before you are the remains of the blacksmith's forge and…
Listen in the app6The Palace Ranges and the Quadrangle
Leaving the industrial noise behind, we step into a remarkably different atmosphere. We are now standing within the quadrangle of the Palace. …
Listen in the app7The Historic Chapel and Wallace's Postern
We now approach one of the most solemn and historically layered structures at Dunnottar: the stone Chapel. Consecrated in twelve seventy six by William Wishart, the powerful Bishop of Saint Andrews, this sacred space stands as a…
Listen in the app8The Brewery, Bakery, and the Great Cistern
We now step into the vital domestic quarter of the castle, an area entirely devoted to the fundamental sustenance of life. When a fortress is built upon an isolated rock surrounded by saltwater, the absolute most critical…
Listen in the app9The Whigs Vault and the Thief's Hole
Prepare yourself, for we are now entering the most harrowing, oppressive space within Dunnottar Castle. This long, low, barrel vaulted cellar is known infamously as the Whigs Vault. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As we emerge from the dark, ruined interiors and stand once again upon the open clifftop, feeling the sharp North Sea breeze upon our faces, it is time to reflect on the ultimate fate of Dunnottar Castle. How did a fortress of…
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What is Dunnottar Castle?
Dunnottar Castle is a place in 애버딘셔 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 애버딘셔 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 56.9457, -2.1968 |
| Last updated |