Donnchadh of Argyll
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Donnchadh of Argyll or Donnchadh mac Dubhghaill was a late 12th and early 13th century Scottish noble. He was the son of Dubhghall mac Somhairle, son of Somhairle mac Gille Bhrighde. He is the first o
Dunstaffnage Castle, Donnchadh's greatest construction.
Dunstaffnage Castle
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Dunstaffnage Castle is a partially ruined castle in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland. It lies 3 miles NNE of Oban, situated on a platform of conglomerate rock on a promontory at the south-west of the
Donnchadh of Argyll
…as the founder of the successful MacDougall lordship of Argyll. He was also a prominent builder, notable for his construction of Ardchattan Priory and Dunstaffnage Castle. Born at an unknown date probably somewhere in the mid 12th century, Donnchadh appears in the records for the first time in 1175, appearing along with…
The castle in 2024
The south façade of Dunstaffnage Castle
The gatehouse, with the remains of the north-east hall range to the left
The north-west range of 1725, with the gatehouse on the right, seen from the parapet walk