Duart Castle (Tour F)
Iceland & Greenland Excursions
- £35-£45
- 3.5 hours
- Medium/Hard
Heading south towards Duart Castle, the drive is breathtaking as we skirt the east coast of Mull with views across the Sound of Mull to the Morvern Peninsula.
Heading south towards Duart Castle, the drive is breathtaking as we skirt the east coast of Mull with views across the Sound of Mull to the Morvern Peninsula. Duart Castle is perched on a rocky promontory called Dubh Ard, the Gaelic for Black Point, and dominates the surrounding area. From the 13th century through to the 17th century the Maclean Clan lived at Duart Castle, controlling the sea lanes around Mull, fighting amongst themselves, the MacDonalds and finally the Campbells. The castle was garrisoned by government forces after the 1745 rebellion and burnt in 1756 when the garrison left. Duart remained a ruin until it was bought back in 1911, by the 25th chief of the Clan, Sir Fitzroy Maclean who commissioned architect John Burnett to restore the castle to its former glory. The castle is full of history and stories of the Maclean family, which have lived there for many centuries. For those prepared to climb the ancient, worn steps, the turnpike stair takes visitors to the top of the 13th century keep and a walkway around the battlements, with views as far as Ben Nevis in the north and Jura in the south. After visiting the Castle, we return to Tobermory and our ship.
This tour involves approximately one and a half hours of walking. This will include paved and uneven surfaces, and approximately 30 steps to reach the upper floor of the castle. Passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users may remain on the ground floor if preferred. The coach journey will be approximately one hour each way – and there may not be air conditioning.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
