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Dunvegan Castle is one the greatest Hebridean castles and the only Highland fortress to have been continuously occupied by the same family for 800 years. Architecturally it is a building of high importance, containing the work of at least ten building periods ranging from the 1200s to the 1850s.
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Dunvegan Castle (Caisteal Dhùn Bheagain) is located 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. It is the seat of the MacLeod of MacLeod, chief of the Clan MacLeod.
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Fig 1: Dunvegan Castle, on the Isle of Skye, sits atop an outcrop of basalt rock, which is washed on the three sides by the tide. Castle from the west across inlet at sunset, Dunvegan Castle ©Paul Highnam for Country Life Credit: Paul Highnam for Country Life One of Scotland's most celebrated and anciently occupied castles has undergone a.
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Dunvegan Castle and Gardens are just a short drive, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from The Dunvegan or a pleasant 20 - 30 minute walk if the weather is good. There is a large car park opposite the main castle gates, but this can get busy at peak times.
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Dunvegan Castle is the ancestral seat of the Clan MacLeod of MacLeod. It commands a dramatic position on the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye, on the edge of a sea loch and is the oldest continuously occupied castle in Scotland.
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Dunvegan Castle. Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without savouring the wealth of beauty and history offered by Dunvegan Castle and Gardens. Built on a rock in an idyllic loch side setting, Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years.
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Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to giving you our trademark warm Highland Welcome.
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The Dunvegan Castle is one of Skye's most popular attractions. The ancestral seat of the Clan MacLeod, the castle has been home to the MacLeods for all of those eight centuries, a Scottish record. The castle is built on a rocky outcrop of Basalt and was until recently surrounded by sea. Although what is seen today looks like one castle, in.
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I love Skye, and the castle is an absolute delight to visit. About Dunvegan Castle. Address: A850, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, IV55 8WF. Attraction Type: Castle. Location: In Dunvegan, at the end of A850 in the north west corner of Skye (well signposted). Car parking and visitor centre.
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A storm wrecked the vessel off the coast of Northern Ireland and the reluctant passengers were all rescued. John MacLeod of MacLeod, 29th chief In 2000, John MacLeod attempted to sell-off the Black Cuillin for £10million in order, he said, to restore the dilapidated roof of Dunvegan Castle.
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Dunvegan Castle is located on the western part of the Isle of Skye. From Portree, it is a little more than a 30-minute (22 miles) drive on the A850. If those who prefer not to drive, it is possible to catch the 56 bus in Somerled Square in Portree to Dunvegan Castle. The ride takes about 45-minutes.
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Dunvegan Castle is one the greatest Hebridean castles and the only one which has been continuously occupied by the same family for 800 years. LEARN MORE Fairy Flag Legends are rarely without some trace of historical fact. The precious Fairy Flag of Dunvegan is the most treasured possession of the Clan. LEARN MORE Motto
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Dunvegan Castle & Gardens is at the heart of the 42,000 acre MacLeod Estate on the Isle of Skye. Our aim is to conserve and protect our natural habitat and historic surroundings for future generations to enjoy.
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Castles Dunvegan Isle of Skye Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without enjoying the wealth of history and clan MacLeod legend on offer at award winning 5* Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Please click here for more details about our opening times, admission prices, events, group and cruise ship bookings, accessibility and how to find us.
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Built on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Loch Dunvegan, Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. Award winning gardens, seal boat trips, cafe, gift shops and holiday cottages.