Walter Stewart the 3rd High Steward of Scotland
Written by Gwen Sinclair and David Taylor We’re moving forward in time to the first few years of the 13th century in this, the third in our series exploring the …
World Environment Day
Written by Gwen Sinclair and Megan Sweeney “Be inspired by indigenous attitudes towards stewardship, especially the Native American seventh-generation principle – that today’s decisions should be sustainable in seven generations – Many cultures have a story of …
The Tower Houses of Scotland Talk Revisited
Written by Blythe Paterson Hello, there, my name is Blythe Paterson, and if you don’t know me, I am the Education Officer for Friends of Dundonald Castle (SCIO31541). I am …
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 …
WORLD BEE DAY AT DUNDONALD CASTLE
Written by Gwen Sinclair, in conversation with Jane Šik Did you know that nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plants, more than 75% of the world’s food crops and …
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 …
