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 …
Celebrating National SCRABBLE® Day
Written by Gwen Sinclair, Assisted by Megan Sweeney and Ian Wilson Did you know that Scrabble® is sold in 121 countries around the world and is available in more than …
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 Written by Gwen Sinclair and David Taylor This year is the 650th Anniversary of the succession of Robert II, grandson of Robert I …
