Dunnottar Castle
Dramatic clifftop fortress that hid the Honours of Scotland from Cromwell
- Scotland
- Aberdeenshire
- 14th century
- Medieval
- hill fortress
Dunnottar's ruins crown a sheer sea cliff south of Stonehaven, almost cut off from the mainland. The medieval stronghold of the Earls Marischal famously sheltered the Honours of Scotland — the crown jewels — from Cromwell's army in the 1650s.
Construction: Mainly 14th–16th centuries on an earlier site
Frequently asked questions
- When was Dunnottar Castle built?
- Dunnottar Castle was built mainly in the 14th century. Full construction span: Mainly 14th–16th centuries on an earlier site.
- Where is Dunnottar Castle?
- Dunnottar Castle is in Stonehaven, Scotland (around 56.95°, -2.20°).
- What kind of castle is Dunnottar Castle?
- Dunnottar Castle is a hilltop fortress in the Medieval style. Dramatic clifftop fortress that hid the Honours of Scotland from Cromwell.