Dunvegan Castle, Scotland
From series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”Year: 1220.
Dunvegan Castle is located on the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. This castle was built in 1220 and now it is one of the most known castles in Scotland. Since the medieval time, the castle belongs to the Clan MacLeod. This is one of the oldest and populous castles of North Scotland. Nowadays there live the thirtieth generation. This place became open for people in 1933 since that time tourists visit it daily.
During the excursion tourists can see a complex of defensive installations, only 1/6 of buildings is closed to people. Travellers can visit the castle except for the habitable rooms and the study of the present owner. The main artefact of the castle is the family tree of the clan. The castle has a lot of old furniture, wonderful carpets, sculptures and other antiques.
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