Dunvegan Castle is a castle at Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. It is the seat of the Macleod of MacLeod, chief of the major arm of the clan MacLeod. It is reputed to be the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Europe. Unlike many Scottish castles (which have come into state ownership or that of the National Trust), Dunvegan remains in the private ownership of the MacLeod family. It is a popular destination for tourists visiting the island. Download high resolution version (1323x1038, 114 KB)Dunvegan Castle from the Gardens, taken myself September 2004. ... Download high resolution version (1323x1038, 114 KB)Dunvegan Castle from the Gardens, taken myself September 2004. ... The main gatehouse of Harlech Castle, Wales. ... Dunvegan castle, Scotland Dunvegan is a town on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. ... The Old Man of Storr, Skye The Isle of Skye, usually known simply as Skye (An t-Eilean Sgitheanach in Scottish Gaelic) is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... MacLeod Crest. ... The standard of the NTS The National Trust for Scotland, or NTS, describes itself as The conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotlands natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. ...
The castle houses a number of family and clan relics; chief among them is the famous Fairie Flag of Dunvegan. Legend has it that this magical flag was given to the clan by the queen of the fairies in reward of a favour they had done her, and that waving it would enlist the fairies help in time of need. The flag is said to have been waved on two occasions, with a single use remaining. The flag is displayed in the castle's drawing room, mounted in a picture frame. It is in a state of considerable decay.
Castle Tioram's primary importance is as a principal stronghold of the Kingdom/Lordship of the Isles and seat of Clanranald for over 500 years from the late fourteenth century onwards.
Braemar Castle was an important garrison during the Jacobite uprising, and has been a centre of Jacobite resistance, used as a seat of Hanoverian authority after the Jacobite Rising of 1745 and later transformed by the Farquharsons of Invercauld into a residence of unusual charm.
Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for King Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371 and it was used as a royal residence by the early Stewart kings for the next 150 years.
Unlike many Scottish castles (which have come into state ownership or that of the National Trust), Dunvegan remains in the private ownership of the MacLeod family.
Legend has it that this magical flag was given to the clan by the queen of the fairies in reward of a favour they had done her, and that waving it would enlist the fairies help in time of need.
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