This fine 13th century castle, built on a rock, was a stronghold of the MacDougalls, Lords of Lorn. The castle was captured by Robert the Bruce in 1309. It remained in royal hands until handed over to the Campbells in 1470.
Built to fit the rocky outcrop, Dunstaffnage had three round towers. One of these was partly dismantled to make way for the projecting gateway built for the new Campbell owners in 1500. Within the courtyard there would once buildings including a great hall. At the bottom of the four storeyed tower was a dismal unlit prison cell. Close by is a chapel built at about the same time as the castle. The castle was the temporary prison of Flora Macdonald in 1746.
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April to September: Monday - Sunday, 9.30am – 6.30pm.
October to March: Saturday - Wednesday 9.30am – 4.30pm. Closed Thursday and Friday.
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Adult £3.50, Child £1.75, Concessions £2.80
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Most of grounds are suitable for visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Castle not suitable. Toilets for disabled.
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Staffed property.
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Near Dunbeg, 3miles north of Oban off A85
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Dunstaffnage Castle (HS)
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By Dunbeg
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Near Oban
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Argyll
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PA37 1PZ
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Tel: 01631 562465
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