On our way to Craigendarroch near Balmoral, a seven hour drive from home we stopped to visit the ruins. The Castle is a ruined medieval fortress c.1400-1600 located upon a rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland. The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages.
Dunnottar has played a prominent role in the history of Scotland through to the 18th century Jacobite risings because of its strategic location and defensive strength. It 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 property of the Keiths from the 14th century, and the seat of the Earl
Dunnottar fell into disrepair after the last Earl forfeited his titles by taking part in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715. Some restoration was done in the 20th century and is open to the public.

We didnt go into the ruins as there were many steps down and up to the castle and I was feeling crock with a very bad cold!

The field is a crop of barley grown in Scotland for whisky production.

Hope you enjoy a taste of the place.

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