Dundonald Castle
On Sunday I visited Dundonald Castle. It is very close to where we live and can you believe it's the first time I've visited it - is that shocking or what!!!
There is a visitor centre and a museum but it is only open from April to October, so I will have to go back then.
The other thing about going later in the year is that the weather and visibility may be a bit better. The views from the castle are lovely so it will be well worth the visit then.
There is a fairly steep climb up to the castle.
Now for a little bit of history that I found on the Dundonald Castle web page.
Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for 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. It was said to be Robert II’s favourite residence and it was here that he died in 1390.
On a separate note - I managed to motivate myself and go to the gym today. Yay for me, hopefully that is me back on the health track again. Watch this space!!!
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WooHoo on getting to the gym!
Yippee for gym work outs!
your photo's are beautiful!!
Maybe one day, we'll make it to Scotland.....
Thanks for the kind comment on my blog.B
You made my desire to visit Scotland bigger today again, haha.
How beautiful and exotic your country is!!! The castle is totally different from ours in Japan.
Thank you for letting us know the history of the castle a bit♬♬♬
Big Hugs and Love to you, xoxo Miyako*
Keep up the gym...you will feel great! If there is a day I don't feel like going I just tell myself I can take it easy that day. Once I get there I usually end up having a good workout!