Dramatic Dunnottar Castle & North Sea Views, Scotland

Dunnotter Castle is set on a rocky outcrop above the North Sea in Aberdeenshire, just outside Stonehaven, Scotland. The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages. After going up and down over 200 steps, there is so much to explore from living quarters to social areas. It is believed there was a church on the site in the 5th Centruy AD. In its time, it has been sacked by Vikings, been home to a lion and hosted Kings and Queens. The Dunnottar Castle Website says it best - "Steeped in history, this romantic and haunting ruin is a photographer’s paradise, a history lover’s dream and an iconic tourist destination for visitors the world over." In this video, we explore: The Keep The Smithy The Stables The Church The Graveyard Waterton's Lodgings Behnolm's Lodging The Quadrangle The North Range and Drawing Room The East Range and Marischal Suite The West Range and Silver House The Whigs' Vault Visits from William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots and Charles II The Honours of Scotland (or The Crowned Jewels) #Scotland #ScottishCastles #Travel #DunnottarCastle #castleruins