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📍Dunstaffnage Castle | Argyll ————————————— By @aquafossil Selected by @bryan.e.photography ————————————— Dunstaffnage Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles. This mass of masonry guards the seaward approach from the Firth of Lorn to the Pass of Brander – and thereby the heart of Scotland. It still overawes visitors today. The castle was built before 1240, probably by Duncan MacDougall, son of Dubhgall, Lord of Lorn, and grandson of the great Somerled, the self-styled ‘King of the Isles’. These were stirring times in Argyll, because of the struggle between the Kingdom of Scotland and Norway for control of the Hebrides. In the 18th century the castle was also used as prison. Late in 1746, Dunstaffnage welcomed one of its more famous guests, Flora MacDonald. Be sure to save for your trip to Argyll and nearby Oban 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ————————————— Save for inspiration and feel free to share. Follow @scottish.castles.and.ruins for more Tag to be featured. Why not go and show the artist some love too? —————————————— #argyll #scottishcastles #scotlandhistory #scotlandlover #oban