Dumbarton Rock
Dumbarton Rock and Castle at low tide in the evening light.
M'fhearann saidhbhir - Julie Fowlis
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Interesting things about this Scottish Castle.....
The legendary wizard, Merlin, whose fame lies in the legends of King Arthur, is said to have visited Dumbarton Castle during the 6th century. But it wasn't exactly King Arthurs' Merlin that was here, but his real-life counterpart - Myrddin Wyllt who lived between 540 and 584AD.
This Scottish castle was an important royal refuge and is said to have been the hiding place for the young Mary Queen of Scots, before she fled to France at the age of 5.
William Wallace may have been held prisoner here
The Dumbarton Rock itself is legally protected by the Scottish Government and is a recognized Ancient Monument
This may be the longest-standing military stronghold in the UK, as the first fortress may have been there at the time the Romans left Britain (approx. 367 AD), and as recently as World War II it was still home to a military base.
Read more: Dumbarton Castle - The Fortress Of The Britons www.scottish-at-heart.com/dumbarton-castle.html#ixzz416Tt...
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Dumbarton Rock
Dumbarton Rock and Castle at low tide in the evening light.
M'fhearann saidhbhir - Julie Fowlis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py81CIAfmeg
Please right click the link and open in a new tab. Thank you !
Interesting things about this Scottish Castle.....
The legendary wizard, Merlin, whose fame lies in the legends of King Arthur, is said to have visited Dumbarton Castle during the 6th century. But it wasn't exactly King Arthurs' Merlin that was here, but his real-life counterpart - Myrddin Wyllt who lived between 540 and 584AD.
This Scottish castle was an important royal refuge and is said to have been the hiding place for the young Mary Queen of Scots, before she fled to France at the age of 5.
William Wallace may have been held prisoner here
The Dumbarton Rock itself is legally protected by the Scottish Government and is a recognized Ancient Monument
This may be the longest-standing military stronghold in the UK, as the first fortress may have been there at the time the Romans left Britain (approx. 367 AD), and as recently as World War II it was still home to a military base.
Read more: Dumbarton Castle - The Fortress Of The Britons www.scottish-at-heart.com/dumbarton-castle.html#ixzz416Tt...
Rollingstone1's most interesting photos on Flickriver
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