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In Gaelic “small Fort”, this is
a site which has been fortified since the 7th
century, originally as part of the Dalriada kingdom. The castle
has belonged to the MacDougalls (their seat for many centuries)
for generations. At one time, the MacDougalls owned 30% of
Scottish land – a powerful family to be reckoned with.
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The castle was extended by
Courtyard fortress and keep in the 1200s and 1400s. In the
mid 18th Century, the MacDougalls abandoned
Dunollie castle into a newly built more modern home.
Dunollie is easily accessible
for walkers less than a mile from Oban with a small car
parking area and a short steep climb to enjoy wonderful
sunsets over the island of
Lismore, Kerrera,
tiny Maiden island, and Mull.
Entry is free but at your own
risk.
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The
nearest town is
Oban.
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Please
use this map to orientate yourself to the general area
and vicinity of the castle. |
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