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 …
Mothers’ Day at the Castle: the Story of Marjorie Bruce
This post and video were created by Blythe Paterson and Gwen Sinclair Today we’re celebrating an old custom which takes us back to the early Christian festival known as Mothering …
International Women’s Day 2021
This post was written by Gwen with support from Brian, FoDC Feature Graphic: photo credit Live Around the World with Stu & Co Dr Maya Angelou at Dundonald Castle The …
Robert II Coins – Digital Exhibit
Recently, the International Council of Museums published a museums survey, taken in over 107 countries about the effects of the pandemic, which found that more than 80 percent of those …
Robert II’s Rise to Power: 22nd February 1371
The Man who would (Unexpectedly) be King This year is the 650th Anniversary of the succession of Robert II, grandson of Robert I (The Bruce) to the throne of Scotland. …
COMMUNITY ASSET TRANSFER SUCCESS FOR DUNDONALD CASTLE VISITOR CENTRE
Close to the boundary where South, North and East Ayrshire meet, there is a triple celebration happening at the site of Dundonald Castle. On Friday 19 February 2021, the Friends …
FODC Winter Talk Series: Dr Callum Watson on Chivalry and Warfare in the Reign of Robert II
Leading the charge into the most romantic weekend of the year, Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO were delighted to welcome Dr Callum Watson to talk about ‘Chivalry and Warfare in …
Valentine’s Day at Dundonald Castle
Was Dundonald Castle one of the Most Romantic Places in Medieval Scotland? Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre sadly won’t be open this year for the usual treat of St Valentine’s …
