Find Scotland Tours that visit Dunstaffnage Castle.
| Address: | Dunbeg, Connell, by Oban PA37 1PZ |
| Operated by: | Historic Scotland |
| Opening Hours: | 1 April to 30 September, Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 5.30pm 1 October to 31 March, Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm Last tickets sold at 5pm (4pm in winter) Closed 25th, 26th December and 1st, 2nd January |
| Admission: | Adult £ 3.50, Child £ 1.75, Senior £ 2.80 |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Languages: | English |
| Accessibility: | The grounds are accessible, but not the castle. |
| Toilets: | Yes, also disabled toilets |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | No |
Dunstaffnage Castle was built in the 13th century as a base for the Clan MacDougall, but it latterly became the property of Clan Campbell.
Dunstaffnage Castle’s most famous occupant was Flora MacDonald, who was briefly imprisoned here in 1746 for her part in assisting the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to France.
The Castle is a ruin, but the strong curtain wall remains largely complete, and enough structure has survived to give a good impression of how the castle would have looked. The 16th century gatehouse is still intact and is used as an occasional residence by its owner, the “Captain of Dunstaffnage”. Consequently, the gatehouse is seldom open to the public.
Dunstaffnage is a charming little walled castle, worth doing if you have a Historic Scotland “Explorer Pass”, but you can also just have a look from the outside and enjoy the views over the bay.
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Last Updated: 10/01/2008