December 26, 2019

THE CASTLE

CLIFF PLACE QUEEN II 1300 WAY WEAR GUIDE SUN VISITOR HAT BRING

Dunnottar Castle is one ___ the most impressive castles ___ Scotland. It stands at ___ top of a high ___ with the North Sea ___ three sides.


Dunnottar’s History
Dunnottar Castle is more ___ 800 years old and ___ has got an important ___ in Scottish history. Mary ___ of Scots, Charles ___ and other kings and ___ stayed there. From the ___s to the 1700s, Dunnottar ___ the home of one ___ the most powerful families ___ Scotland – the Earls Marischal. ___ 1651 the English tried ___ capture the castle. Inside ___ were only 69 men ___ defend Dunnottar. Because of ___ castle’s position on the ___, there wasn’t a good ___ to attack and Dunnottar ___n’t fall to the English ___ more than eight months.

Important Tips for Visitors
• Leave your car in ___ car park and walk ___ the path to the ___. Part of the path ___ steep and narrow so ___ good shoes for walking.
• ___ can buy a travel ___ at the ticket office ___ learn more about the ___’s history.
• Scotland has got ___ cool climate, but the ___ can be strong so ___ should bring water, a ___ and some sun cream.
• ___ of the rooms in ___ castle are dark. It ___ a good idea to ___ a torch.

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Have fun....and take care!