Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
This historic view of Dunnottar Castle by the Dutch engineer John Slezer is now recognised as an incorrect labelling by his engraver. It is actually Wemyss Castle in Fife. A chapel at Dunnottar is said to have been founded by St Ninian in the 5th century, [4] although it is not clear when the site was first fortified, but in any case the legend is late and highly implausible.
Upload another image Dunnottar Castle - Smithy 56°56′45″N 2°11′52″W / 56.945695°N 2.197802°W / 56.945695; -2.197802 (Dunnottar Castle - Smithy) Category B 2899 Upload another image Dunnottar Castle - Quadrangle 56°56′46″N 2°11′46″W / 56.94603°N 2.196094°W / 56.94603; -2.196094 (Dunnottar Castle - Quadrangle) Category B 2904 Upload Photo ...
The Dunottar Castle was built at Govan Shipyards in 1889 by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company for the Castle Line, passing to the Union Castle Line in 1900. She became famous in the 1890s for reducing the voyage from Southampton, England, to Cape Town, South Africa, from 42 to 17 days and 20 hours.
The focus of this WikiProject is relatively narrow: it aims to improve and expand Wikipedia's coverage of castles in Scotland, with the ultimate goal of giving a full and detailed description of every notable castle in Scotland, accompanied with (where possible): Location map; Photographs (external and internal) Floor plans; History; Description
Cairnbulg Castle: Z-plan tower house: 14th century: In use as a residence: Lady Saltoun: Cairnbulg: Restored in the 19th century. Also known as Philorth Castle. One of the Nine Castles of Knuckle. Cluny Castle: Z-plan castle: c. 1604: In use as a residence: Private: South of Monymusk: Cluny Crichton Castle: Tower house: 1666: Ruined: North of ...
Main page; Contents; Current events; Random article; About Wikipedia; Contact us
Main page; Contents; Current events; Random article; About Wikipedia; Contact us
Welcome to the fortifications task force, which covers all sorts of fortifications from Iron Age hill forts to Hitler's bunker, and from medieval castles to Fort Knox.If you have any questions about articles or are generally seeking advice, you're encouraged to ask at the main military history talk page, or you can directly approach one of the task force participants below.