Dunnottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland One Place Study

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Dunnottar Castle, Kincardineshire One Place Study

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Name

Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Fhoithear

Geography

Continent: Europe

Sovereign State: United Kingdom

Country: Scotland

County: Kincardineshire

GPS Coordinates: 56.946, -2.197

Elevation: 160 Feet

Geology

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Consisting of rocks and pebbles, the hallowed ground upon which the castle ruins sit is a land connected outcropping which sprang through the ocean surface approximately 450 million years ago. It features an extremely strong solid surface upon which to build a fortress of great size.

Overview

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Constructed of local red sandstone from the 'mainland', Dunnottar Castle sits alone and in ruins cliffside in Aberdeenshire, Scotland facing the North Sea.

It is reported that thousands of centuries before Christ (BC), the Picts likely established a small fortress on or near the rock. FYI - The first three letters (Dun) of the name means fort in Pictish terms.

Around 400AD, in an effort to promote Christianity, Saint Ninian built an early church here which was later destroyed. Small fortresses were then later established on the rock against Norse invasions.

The Viking, English, and the Scots all played a historical role in Dunnottar throughout the centuries.

Around 1392, Sir William Keith (1306-1407), Great Marischal of Scotland started to build his home which eventually turned into a massive castle covering about three and one half acres. It had a keep and numerous out-buildings all of which became the perfect location for privacy.

Earls Marischal

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It seems that, as one reads about the Earls Marischal in various resources, that a numbering difference appears which relates to their title of Earl. The clan Keith website has two online resource pages that contradict each other, one saying there were nine Earls, and the other indicating that there were ten.

In 1927, Thomas Innes wrote about a change that created much confusion as to which Earl was which as far as their number designation was concerned. He felt that there was actually another Earl that should have been in the mix which bumped all the succeeding Earls down one notch which would correspond to the theory of ten Earls. See comparison below.

Note: The profile manager of this OPS has used the 1927 revision by Thomas Innes as the official numbering and naming convention with corroboration by Wikitree profiles as well.

The following list of Earls is from the Keith Clan website on the Earls succession:

William Keith (1389-1464), 1st Earl Marischal

William Keith (1426-1482), 2nd Earl Marischal

William Keith (1510-1581), 3rd Earl Marischal

George Keith (c. 1549–1623), 4th Earl Marischal

William Keith (1585-1635), 5th Earl Marischal

William Keith (1614-1671), 6th Earl Marischal

George Keith (c.1616-1694), 7th Earl Marischal

William Keith (1664-1712), 8th Earl Marischal

George Keith (1693-1778), 9th Earl Marischal

The 1927 revision by Thomas Innes:

William Keith (1389-1464), 1st Earl Marischal

William Keith (1426-1482), 2nd Earl Marischal

William Keith (1452-1527), 3rd Earl Marischal (Added)

William Keith (1510-1581), 4th Earl Marischal

George Keith (c. 1549–1623), 5th Earl Marischal

William Keith (1585-1635), 6th Earl Marischal

William Keith (1614-1671), 7th Earl Marischal

George Keith (c.1616-1694), 8th Earl Marischal

William Keith (1664-1712), 9th Earl Marischal

George Keith (1693-1778), 10th Earl Marischal (Title Forfeited)

Note: Every effort has been made in this OPS to get the correct Earls in the correct order. The 1927 revision by Thomas Innes and other resources (Wikitree, Geni) appear to be the prevalent resources for correctness. Any reader of this OPS that has reliable data in this matter is welcome to provide it to this OPS Manager.

Historical Timeline

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5000 BC - Evidence of Picts living on Dunnicaer, just north of where the Castle is situated today, has been found by archaeologists from the University of Aberdeen in the form of a Pictish fort.

5th Century

400 AD - Saint Ninian, an early Christian missionary, establishes a place of worship on the site where the Castle now stands and attempted to convert the Picts of Dunnottar to Christianity.

7th Century

681AD - An attack by Bridei, the Pictish King of Fortriu (628-692AD) took place.

10th Century

900 AD - King Donald II of Scotland (862-900 AD) is killed at Dunnottar by an invading Viking force which went on to destroy all structures here.

13th Century

1276 - The Bishop of St. Andrews, William Wishart (XXXX-1297) consecrates a stone chapel at Dunnottar.

1296 - King Edward I of England took Dunnottar.

1297 - William Wallace took back the rock.

14th Century

1336 - During the Second War of Independence, English troops again seized the rock.

1346 - David II (1324-1371), King of Scotland ordered additional reinforcement of the site.

1392 - Sir William Keith (1306-1407), Great Marischal of Scotland, builds the first stone building at Dunnottar, now known as 'The Keep'.

1389 - Future 1st Earl of Marischal, William Keith (1389-1464) is born in Strathaven.

1395 - Antipope Pope Benedict XIII (1328-1423) becomes involved in a dispute over building on consecrated ground at the site.

15th Century

1457 - William Keith (1389-1464), 1st Earl of Marischal is titled by King James II of Scotland (1430-1460).

1464 - Sir William Keith (1389-1464), 1st Earl of Marischal died in the castle.

1482 - Sir William Keith (1426-1482), 2nd Earl of Marischal died in the castle.

16th Century

1504 - James IV (1473-1513), King of Scotland visits the castle.

1540 - Lady Agnes Keith (1540-1588) was born in the castle. She was the daughter of William Keith (1510-1581), 4th Earl Marischal.

1562 - Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) visits the Castle.

1564 - Mary Queen of Scots visits the Castle again.

1580 - James VI (1566-1625), King of Scotland visits the castle.

1581 - George Keith (1549-1623), 5th Earl Marischal begins reconstruction of the old fortress making it into a real home.

1592 - During the rebellion of Catholic nobles, the castle was taken on behalf of George Gordon (1563-1636), 1st Marquess and 6th Earl of Huntly.

1593 - George Keith (1549-1623), 5th Earl Marischal secures back the castle and added new buildings.

1595 - Local man John Crichton was sentenced to death for witchcraft. He was burned at the stake at Dunnottar.

17th Century

1623 - George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal died at Dunnottar.

1639 - William Keith (1614-1671), 7th Earl Marischal, declares allegiance to the Covenanters.

1651 - While Edinburgh Castle was under the control of English General Oliver Cromwell, the Honours of Scotland (the regalia of crown, sword and sceptre) had to be brought to Dunnottar for safe keeping after the crowning of Charles II (1630-1685), King of Scotland.

1651-1652 - Charles II (1630-1685), King of England visits the 7th Earl Marischal at Dunnottar. 'The Honours of Scotland' were smuggled out of Dunnottar Castle and taken to a safer place being the Old Kirk at Kinneff Church.

1660 - The Honours of Scotland were removed from Kinneff Church and found a new home at Edinburgh Castle.

1685 - Covenanters and Whigs (122 men and 45 women), are imprisoned in a dungeon at Dunnottar for refusing to acknowledge religious reforms imposed by King Charles II.

1689 - The castle was secured for a visit from William III (1650-1702) King of England, Scotland, & Ireland, with Lord Marischal appointed captain.

18th Century

1715-1716 - George Keith (1693-1778), 10th Earl Marischal, forfeits his title and estates, including Dunnottar Castle because of his support of the Covenanters..

1717 - After 400 years of Dunnottar being the seat of Clan Keith, it is sold by the Government to the York Mining Company for £41,172. Everything of any value was removed leaving just the bare walls.

1761 - The 10th Earl briefly returned to Scotland and bought back Dunnottar only to sell it five years later.

1766 - Edinburgh lawyer and land owner, Alexander Keith (1736–1819) purchased Dunnottar from the 10th Earl Marischal. The castle remained with the Keith's for another 86 years.

19th Century

1852 - Dunnottar was inherited by Sir Patrick Keith-Murray of Ochtertyre, 6th Baronet FRSE (1771-1837).

1873 Dunnottar was sold to Major Alexander Innes of Cowie and Raemoir for about £80,000.

20th Century

1919 - Lord Cowdray (Weetman Pearson (1856-1927), and spouse Lady Cowdray (Annie Cass (1860-1932) purchase the Castle and begin an extensive restoration work, protecting it from further damage and deterioration. The Castle is re-opened to the public following these works.

The Hon. Charles Anthony Pearson, the younger son of the 3rd Viscount Cowdray, currently owns and runs Dunnottar Castle which is part of the Dunecht Estates.

21st Century

2019 - Then Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) and The Duchess of Cornwall (Camilla Bowles) visit the Castle.

Notable Structures

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The dominant building, viewed from the land approach, is the 14th-century 'Keep' or tower house. The other principal buildings are the gatehouse; the chapel; and the 16th-century "palace" which incorporates the "Whigs' Vault".

Chapel

Consecrated in 1276 and largely rebuilt in the 16th century. Medieval walling and two 13th-century windows remain, and there is a graveyard to the south.

Cistern

While not a structure, it is surely a notable feature of the castle grounds.

It was used as the main source of water for the occupants of the castle.

The Great Hall

The centerpiece of the castle was used for feasts, meetings, and other important events. It is a large, rectangular room with high, vaulted ceilings and a fireplace at one end.

Keep (aka Tower House)

The late 14th-century three story tower house had a basement. It measured 40 by 36 feet (12 by 11 m), and stood 50 feet (15 m) high. The main rooms included a great hall and a private chamber for the lord, with bedrooms upstairs.

Palace

Built in the late 16th century and early to mid-17th century. It comprises three main wings set out around a quadrangle, and for the most part is probably the work of the 5th Earl Marischal.

Whigs' Vault

The cellar measuring 52 by 15 ft (15.8 by 4.6 m). This is where the Covenanters were held in 1685.

Waterton's Lodging aka the Priest's House

Built around 1574, this small self-contained house includes a hall and kitchen at ground level, with private chambers above. It is named for Thomas Forbes of Waterton.

Ghosts Of Dunnottar Castle

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The ghost of a young girl dressed in a dull green dress has been seen in the brewery and disapears at the doorway.

The ghost of a deer hound has been seen near the tunnel.

Nearby Memorials

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Stonehaven War Memorial

Located on Black Hill nearby Stonehaven, it was gifted by Lord and Lady Cowdray to the local community. It was designed by Stonehaven architect, John Ellis (1874-1929).

The structure is an incomplete round temple and was designed to memorialize those who died in the Wars. An inscription carved into the stone at the top of the temple is written: "One by one death challenged them, they smiled in his grim visage and refused to be dismayed".

Notable People

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William Keith (1389-1464), (4th Lord Marischal), 1st Earl Marischal

Born: Dunottar, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Died: Dunottar Castle, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: In 1455, James II created Sir William Keith, 1st Earl Marischal.

Parents: Robert (Keith) Keith (1363-1430), Marischal of Scotland and Heiress (Troup) of Troup (1363-1442)

Siblings: Margaret (Keith) Arbuthnot [half] (1376-1419), Elizabeth Keith Lady Drum (1379-1456)

Spouse Number 1: Marjorie Fraser (1393-1442) Married 1414

Issue: None

Spouse Number 2: Mary Hamilton (1402-1442) Married c.1422

Issue: Gille Egidia Keith (1424-1473), Robert Keith (1425-1446), William Keith (1426-1482), (Future 2nd Earl Marischal) , John Keith (1429-XXXX), Alexander Keith (1432-XXXX) and Janet Keith (1442-1504), Lady Innermeath

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-313

William Keith (1426-1482), 2nd Earl Marischal

Born: Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Died: Dunnottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: Succeeded his father William Keith (1389-1464), 1st Earl Marischal

On 15 October 1504 he entertained King James IV at Dunottar Castle.

Parents: William Keith (1389-1464), 1st Earl Marischal and Mary Hamilton (1402-1442)

Siblings: Gille Egidia Keith (1424-1473), Robert Keith (1425-1446), John Keith (1429-XXXX), Alexander Keith (1432-XXXX) and Janet Keith (1442-1504), Lady Innermeath

Spouse: Mariot Muriella (1440-1482)

Issue: Mary Keith (1449-1483), William Keith (abt.1452-abt.1527), Third Earl Marischal

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-1273

William Keith (abt.1452-bef.1527), 3rd Earl Marischal

Born: Dunnottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Died: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: Succeeded his father William Keith (1426-1482), 2nd Earl Marischal

He attended the Parliament in Edinburgh called by King James IV in 1510.

Parents: William Keith (1426-1482), 2nd Earl Marischal and Mariot Muriella Erskine (1440-1482)

Siblings: Mary Keith (1449-1483)

Spouse: Elizabeth Gordon (abt.1462-abt.1525) Married 1462

Issue: Gilbert Keith of Troup (c.1500-1537), Elizabeth Keith (c.1500-1549), Agnes Keith (c.1503-1545) Countess of Moray, William Keith of Inverugie (1467-1513), Alexander Keith (1491-XXXX), John Keith (c.1467-1513), Margaret Keith (XXXX-XXXX), Christian Keith 1505-1553), Robert Keith (1483-c.1525), Janet Keith (1494-1547)

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-285

Reference - Robert Keith (1483-c.1525) (Son of the 3rd Earl) but had no title. Had son William) (See below).

William Keith (abt.1510-1581), 4th Earl Marischal (aka William of the Tower)

Born: Kincardineshire, Scotland

Died: Dunottar Castle, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Resting: Dunnottar Kirkyard, Dunnottar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Bio Summary: This Keith was the eldest son of Robert Keith (1483-c.1525) (who was the son of the 3rd Earl). Succeeded his grandfather, the 3rd Earl at an early age.

He fought at the Battle of Pinkie in 1547, in which the Scots were defeated by the English forces.

He held the Office of Extraordinary Lord of Session in 1541, 1561, and lastly in 1573. In 1561, he was a member of Queen Mary's Privy Council.

Parents: Robert Keith (1483-1525), Master of Keith and Elizabeth Douglas (abt.1488-aft.1527)

Siblings: Christian Keith (abt.1512-bef.1553, Elizabeth Keith (1515-1562), Beatrix Keith (abt.1516-aft.1537), Janet Keith (abt.1525-1559), Lady Glamis

Spouse: Margaret Keith of Inverugie (abt.1511-1556) Married 1538

Issue: Alison Keith (abt.1532-abt.1567), Lady Saltoun, Elizabeth Keith (abt.1582-1585), William Keith PC, (1532-bef.1580), Robert Keith (1537-1595), Janet Keith (aft.1538-aft.1570), Robert Keith (abt.1539-1596), First Lord Altrie, Barbara Keith (abt.1540-XXXX), Agnes Anna Keith (1540-1588), Countess of Argyll, Beatrice Keith (aft.1542-abt.1596), Lady Allardyce, Mary Keith (1544-bef.1592)

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-415

Reference - William Keith PC, (1532-bef.1580) (son of the 4th Earl) but had no title. (Had son George) (See below).

George Keith (1549-1623), 5th Earl Marischal

Born: Dunottar, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Died: Dunnottar Castle

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: This Earl was the son of William Keith PC, (1532-bef.1580), and succeeded his grand father William Keith (abt.1510-1581), 4th Earl Marischal.

Influential Scottish nobleman who founded Marischal College, Aberdeen.

George was named ambassador to Denmark in which office he accomplished the King’s marriage with Queen Ann (1589) and brought her to Scotland.

Founded the town of Peterhead with his brother Robert.

In 1609 became High Commissioner or Viceroy to the Parliament of Scotland.

He began a large-scale reconstruction of the castle that saw the medieval fortress converted into a more comfortable home.

Parents: William Keith PC (1532-bef.1580) and Elizabeth Hay (1534-1594)

Siblings: Jean Keith (abt.1560-XXXX), Mary Keith (abt.1560-XXXX), Margaret Keith (abt.1560-XXXX),

Spouse Number 1: Margaret Home (1565-1598) Married 1581

Issue: Margaret Keith (XXXX-XXXX), William Keith (1585-1635) (Future 6th Earl Marischal), Anne Keith (1586-1648)

Spouse Number 2: Margaret Ogilvy (XXXX-1624)

Issue: James Keith (1599-1625), Alexander Keith (1611-1643)

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-1190

William Keith (1585-1635), 6th Earl Marischal

Born: Benholm, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Died: Dunnottar, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: He succeeded his father George Keith (1549-1623), 5th Earl Marischal

He was made a baronet of Nova Scotia at the end of May 1625 and, on the new Scottish privy council's restructuring in March 1626, he was made a member of it.

Parents: George Keith (1553-1623), 5th Earl Marischal and Margaret Home (1565-1598)

Siblings: James Keith (1599-1625), Alexander Keith (1611-1643), Margaret Keith (XXXX-XXXX) (Half), Anne Keith (1586-1648) (Half)

Spouse: Mary Erskine (1597-1664) Married 1609

Issue: Mary Keith (1612-1663), William Keith (1614-1671) (Future 7th Earl Marischal), Jeane Keith (1614-1636), George Keith (1616-1693) (Future 8th Earl Marischal), Alexander Keith (1617-1644), John Keith First Earl of Kintore (1635-1715)

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-581

William Keith (1614-1671), 7th Earl Marischal

Born: Inverugie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Died: Inverugie Mill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: Succeeded his father William Keith (1585-1635), 6th Earl Marischal

He had responsibility for the honours of Scotland—the crown, sceptre, and sword—during sessions of parliament. When the final parliament of the covenanters adjourned at Perth on 6 June 1651 he sent them for safe-keeping in Dunnottar Castle.

Parents: William Keith (1585-1635), 6th Earl Marischal and Mary Erskine (1597-1664) Married 1609

Siblings: Mary Keith (1612-1663), George Keith (1616-1693) (Future 8th Earl Marischal), Jeane Keith (1614-1636), Alexander Keith (1617-1644), John Keith First Earl of Kintore (1635-1715)

Spouse Number 1: Elizabeth Seton (1621-1650) Married 1637

Issue: William Keith (1638-1638), Mary Keith (abt.1639-aft.1670), Elizabeth Keith (1640-1664), Robert Keith (1640-XXXX), Alexander Keith (1645-1654), Jean Keith (abt.1645-aft.1687), Isabel Keith (1650-1690)

Spouse Number 2: Anne Douglas (1618-1689)

Issue: None

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-571

George Keith (c.1616-1694), 8th Earl Marischal

Born: Dunottar, Kincardine, Scotland

Died: Inverugie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: Succeeded his brother William Keith (1614-1636), 7th Earl Marischal

He was a Col in the French Army & fought for the King at Preston in 1648 and Worcester in 1651, where he was taken prisoner and taken to Windsor Castle.

Parents: William Keith (1585-1635), 6th Earl Marischal and Mary Erskine (1597-1664)

Siblings: Mary Keith (1612-1663), William Keith (1614-1671), 7th Earl Marischal, Jeane Keith (1614-1636), Alexander Keith (1617-1644), John Keith First Earl of Kintore (1635-1715)

Spouse: Mary Hay (1621-1667) Married 1662

Issue: Sir William Keith (1664-1712), KT, (Future 9th Earl Marischal)

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-578

William Keith (1664-1712), 9th Earl Marischal

Born: Dunottar, Kincardine, Scotland

Died: London, Middlesex, England

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: Succeeded his father George Keith (c.1616-1694), 8th Earl Marischal

Privy Counsellor Scotland 1701

Knight of the Order of the Thistle (KT) 1705

Parents: George Keith (1616-1694), 8th Earl Marischal and Mary Hay (1621-1667)

Siblings: None (Was an only child)

Spouse: Mary (Drummond (1675-1729) Married abt. 1690

Issue: George Keith (bef.1693-1778) (Future 10th Earl Marischal), Mary Keith (1695-1721), James Francis Edward Keith (abt.1696-1758), Anne Keith (1699-1728)

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-783

George Keith (abt.1693-1778), 10th Earl Marischal

Born: Kincardine Highland U.K.

Died: Pottsdam Deutschland

Resting Place: Unknown

Bio Summary: Succeeded his father William Keith KT, (1664-1712), 9th Earl Marischal

The 10th Earl Marischal was a key figure in the failed Jacobite Rising to overthrow George I (1660-1727), King of Great Britain and Ireland. As a result of his service to the Jacobite cause, he forfeited his title and estates, including Dunnottar Castle and leaves the country.

In 1717 the castle was sold by the Government to the York Mining Company for £41,172.

In 1747 he entered the service of King Frederick the Great of Prussia, being Prussian Ambassador to Paris 1751-54, Governor of Neufchatel 1754-63, Prussian Ambassador to Spain 1759-61

In 1761 the 9th Earl briefly returned to Scotland and bought back Dunnottar only to sell it five years later.

Parents: William Keith KT, (1665-1712), 9th Earl Marischal and Mary Drummond (1675-1729)

Siblings: Mary Keith (1695-1721), James Francis Edward Keith (169601758), Anne Keith (1699-1728)

Spouse: None

Issue: The Earl died childless and the chiefship of Clan Keith then passed to the Earl of Kintore.

For more information see Wikitree profile Keith-1148

Weetman Dickinson Pearson (1856-1927) 1st Viscount Cowdray, aka Lord Cowdray

Born: Shelley Woodhouse, Yorkshire, England

Died: Dunecht House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Resting Place: Echt, , Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Bio Summary: British Engineer, Oil Industrialist, Benefactor and Liberal Politician

Purchased the castle in 1919 and made substantial improvements.

Parents: George Pearson (1833-1899) and Sarah Dickinson (1836-1911) Married 1855

Siblings: Mary Adelaide Pearson (1860–1917), Laura Isabel Pearson (1864-XXXX), Florence Eliza Pearson (1866–1936), Lizzie Georgina Pearson (1870-XXXX), Edward Ernest Pearson (1874–1925), Janie Amina Pearson (1876–1950), Frederick George Waites Pearson (1880–1941)

Spouse: Annie Cass (1860-1932) Married 1881

Issue: , Weetman Harold Miller Pearson (1882-1933), Gertrude Mary Pearson, GBE JP (1884-1954), Bernard Clive Pearson (1887-1965), Francis Geoffrey Pearson (1891-1914)

For additional information see Wikitree profile Pearson-6026

Annie Cass (1860-1932) GBE LGStJ, Viscountess Cowdray, aka Lady Cowdray

Born: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Died: Hotel Ritz, Paris, France

Resting Place: saint-Germain-en-laye, France; and honoured in the Pearson memorial at Echt, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Bio Summary: Philanthropist, and Politician

She and her husband bought Dunnottar Castle in 1919.

Parents: Sir John Cass (XXXX-XXXX) and Hannah Gamble (XXXX-XXXX)

Siblings: Unknown

Spouse: Weetman Dickinson Pearson (1856-1927)

Issue: Gertrude Mary Pearson, GBE JP (XXXX-1954), Weetman Harold Miller Pearson (1882-1933), Bernard Clive Pearson (1887-1965)

For more information see Wikitree profile Cass-1373

Ships of the Same Name

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RMS Dunnottar Castle

A Royal Mail Ship (and passenger liner) commissioned in 1935, and scrapped in 2004.

Built by Harland and Wollf, Belfast, Ireland

Owner: Union-Castle Line

In The Movies

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1990 - 'Hamlet'

2001-2019 - 'The Amazing Race'

2010 - 'The World From Above'

2012 - 'Brave'

2013 - 'The story of Mary Queen of Scots'.

2015 - 'Victor Frankenstein'

2019 - 'Ride with Norman Reedus'

Visitation

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Getting there

More than 200 steps leading to the castle.

No wheelchair access.

Within the castle

Walking surfaces include cobble stones, bare dirt, and grass on uneven surfaces and multiple levels.

Benches have been placed throughout the Castle to allow for rest stops as needed by visitors.

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4. ↑ Britain Express; https://www.britainexpress.com
5. ↑ Innes, Thomas, The Scottish Historical Review, Vol. 24, No. 96 (Jul., 1927), pp. 280-297 (18 pages), Published By: Edinburgh University Press
6. ↑ Wikitree; https://www.wikitree.com
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10. ↑ Undiscovered Scotland; https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
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17. ↑ About Aberdeen; https://aboutaberdeen.com
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20. ↑ Keith Clan; https://keithclan.net/
21. ↑ Undiscovered Scotland; https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
22. ↑ Wikitree; https://www.wikitree.com
23. ↑ Geni; https://www.geni.com
24. ↑ Find a Grave; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial
25. ↑ SS Maritime; http://ssmaritime.com
26. ↑ Wikipedia; https://en.wikipedia.org
27. ↑ The Ship Inn; https://www.shipinnstonehaven.com
28. ↑ Cruickshank, Simon, How Hollywood loves Dunnottar Castle, 2019;
29. ↑ Castrum to castle; https://castrumtocastle.com
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