DUNDONALD CASTLE MYSTERIES PART 2:
WHERE WAS THE KITCHEN? Written by Gwen Sinclair We’re certain that there would have been something cooking in the kitchens here at Royal Dundonald Castle at the time of Robert …
International Museum Day at Dundonald Castle
Written by Gwen Sinclair Since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has nominated the 18th of May to be International Museum Day. It was set up to help increase …
Alan Fitz Walter – The Second High Steward of Scotland
Written by Gwen Sinclair and David Taylor This year we are celebrating the 650th anniversary of Dundonald Castle – thought to be dated to the start of the reign of …
A Rat, A Little Ice Age, and Medieval Superstitions
National Paranormal Day 2021 Today is National Paranormal Day – a day which has been observed since 2013 – however, where the observance of this day in the world calendar …
The Mysteries of Dundonald Castle: Part 1 – The Lions
When you arrive at Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre, you will be welcomed either side of the entrance by a pair of gold lions. This is the logo which was chosen …
Shakespeare Day at Dundonald Castle
Three Witches and a 457th Birthday: Post written by Gwen Sinclair Banquo: How goes the night, boy? Fleance: The moon is down; I have not heard the clock Banquo: And …
Tartan Day 2021
“Nowhere beats the heart so kindly as beneath the tartan plaid!” William Edmondstoune Aytoun It’s fair to say that just hearing the word tartan conjures up the image of kilts …
Winter Talk Series Revisited: the History of Dundonald Castle: Gran’s Castle
The latest of our Dundonald Castle Winter Talks Series events took place on Thursday 11th March opened by host, Blythe Paterson, our Education Officer, and by Chair of Friends of …
Dundonald Castle Rebuild Unveiled!
Oh Ye! Oh Ye! The Town crier was out yesterday in the village of Dundonald to help announce our wonderful news as the celebrations continue for us in this 650th …
The Coronation of Robert II, 1371
This content was produced by Gwen Sinclair, and guest contributor Dr Lucinda Dean It was said that Robert the 7th High Steward of Scotland was in residence at his castle …
