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Dunnottar Castle

Near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Where Scotland's crown jewels were smuggled past Cromwell's army.

Dunnottar sits on a sea-girt rock with sheer cliffs on three sides. In 1651 Cromwell's army besieged it because Scotland's crown jewels, the Honours of Scotland, were hidden inside.

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When
Besieged 1651–1652
Where
56.9460, -2.1970
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

Open daily, weather allowing. There are lots of steps.

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