What is the most beautiful place in Scotland?
What is the most beautiful place in Scotland is a question that can evoke emotion but so will Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire. One of the most easily recognisable castles in Scotland and truly one of the most beautiful places to visit in Scotland.
Dunnottar castle is Perched on the cliff edge of the North Sea giving the castle incredible panoramic views out to sea.
The dramatic and evocative cliff-top ruins were once an impregnable fortress of one of the most powerful families in Scotland, the Earls Marischal.
This place is truly beautiful and thus a paradise for photographers. It also appeals to history buffs and a very popular tourist destination.
Steeped in History
Dunnottar with its unique topography is not just a curiosity. This rock and the castle buildings on it have borne witness to a rich and tragic history of Scotland’s history.
The surviving buildings on the cliff are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries although the site is believed to have been fortified since the Early Middle Ages. Dunnottar has always played a prominent role in Scottish History because of its defensive strength and strategic location. The castle was also a strategic fortress during the Jacobite risings .
Dunnottar is not only beautiful but is best known as the place where the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels, were hidden from Oliver Cromwell‘s invading army in the 17th century.
The castle belonged to the Keiths from the 14th century, and also the seat of the Earl Marischal, Unfortunately the last Earl forfeited his titles by taking part in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715 which led to the decline of Dunnottar Castle
Fortunate for us the castle was restored in the 20th century and is now open to the public.
So, why are you waiting, it’s time to explore the most beautiful place in Scotland.
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