Dunollie Castle

In the 7th and 8th centuries Dunollie Castle, dramatically sited on a rocky crag overlooking Oban Bay, was the chief stronghold of the Lorn kings of Dalriada, later becoming part of the lordship of Lorn centred on Dunstaffnage. In 1164 it passed to Dugall, son of Somerled, Lord of the Isles. The seat of Clan MacDougall to the present day, the ruins incorporate part of a 13th century castle of enclosure, although the tower is generally accepted to have been built in the 15th century. Besieged by Parliament in 1647, it was defended after the 1715 Jacobite rebellion, being finally deserted around 1745, when the clan seat moved to nearby Dunollie House.

We are working with the MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust to develop a grant aided scheme of urgent repairs to stabilise and consolidate this exceptionally significant ancient monument so that it can again be enjoyed by visitors and members of Clan MacDougall.