Dunstafnage Castle [Dunstaffnage Castle]

Category

Library Item

Item no

14991

Title

Dunstafnage Castle [Dunstaffnage Castle]

Description

View of rocky, loch-side scenery leading to Dunstaffnage castle in the background. Trees dot the landscape, while a large rocky plateau is depicted in front of the castle. A rocky track or road leads away from the foreground and along a coastal parth towards the castle.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1815

Size

23 x 45 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Dunstaffnage Castle sits on a promontory in the firth of Lorn at the mouth of Loch Etive. It is said to have been one of the earliest royal seats. Legend also states that the 'Stone of Destiny' was kept here before being removed to Scone. The castle lies in what was a spot of great strategic importance. Robert the Bruce garrisoned the castle in 1309 and it became the chief seat of the Lordship of Lorn. It was used by the English army in the 1715 and 1745 rebellions. Flora Macdonald was also kept prisoner here in 1746.

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Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Ruins

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Landscape > Water > Loch, lakes and ponds

Places > Scotland > Argyll and Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Plants > Trees > Trees

Transport > Water > Boats

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