Dunstaffnage Castle And Chapel, Scotland

Dunstaffnage Castle is a partially ruined 13th century castle situated on a on a promontory at the south-west of the entrance to Loch Etive. It is surrounded on three sides by the sea. It was built to guard the seaward approach from the Firth of Lorn to the Pass of Brander

It is one of Scotland's oldest stone castles. Guarding a strategic location, it was built by the MacDougall lords of Lorn, and has been held since the 15th century by the Clan Campbell. To this day there is a hereditary Captain of Dunstaffnage, although they no longer reside at the castle. In order to retain the title (now a sinecure without any military significance), the incumbent is required to spend three nights a year in the castle.

Dunstaffnage is open to the public, although the 16th century gatehouse is retained as the private property of the Captain. The prefix dun in the name means "fort" in Gaelic, while the rest of the name derives from Norse stafr-nis, "headland of the staff".

Opening Times

1 April - 30 September,
Monday to Sunday
9.30 am to 5.30 pm

1 October - 31 October
Monday to Sunday
9.30 am to 4.30 pm

1 November - 31 March
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
9.30 am to 4.30 p

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Ticket Prices

Adult £4.00
Child £2.40
Concession £3.20

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