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Dunvegan Castle
NG 247-491 Inverness-shire Scotland

Dunvegan Castle Dunvegan Castle was originally a 13th century stone fortress, founded by the Chiefs of the Clan MacLeod. In the 14th century, they added a massive square keep, encased by a curtain wall, which is now joined to the 16th century Fairy Tower, by a 17th century hall block. In the 19th century, the castle was extensively restored and given modern crenellations and ornamental turrets. Visit pending. 25 miles north-east is Duntulm Castle.


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Dunvegan Castle is located north of Dunvegan village, off the A850. 21 miles west of Portree, on the B885-A663.

The site is owned by the Chief of Clan MacLeod and is open daily, April to mid October 10:00-5:30pm, Monday to Friday mid October to March, for groups by appointment.

There is a car park.

For more information go to its HomePage.


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