Dunnottar Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Fhoithear, “fort on the shelving slope”) is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland, about 2 miles (3 kilometers) south of Stonehaven. As a result, Dunnottar has played a prominent role in the history of Scotland through to the 18th-century Jacobite risings because of its strategic location and defensive strength.
It is one of the most iconic castles in Scotland and a must-see location on the Scottish Castle Trail. Steeped in Scottish history, a dream location for photographers, bustling with marine wildlife and sea birds, no trip to the east coast of Scotland would be complete without a stop at Dunnottar Castle.
I would highly suggest visiting this castle in the morning as the sight is just absolutely majestic (barring there is no rain). As such I have produced a video that captures the beautiful Dunnotar Castle and its surroundings, and it is now on YouTube for everyone to enjoy. View it in HD (1080p) if possible. Please check out my Instagram and Facebook accounts for more photos that I took during my visit.
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