Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Duncarron
Duncarron in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
About
Duncarron is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Duncarron is a modern reproduction of a fortified village from the early Middle Ages of Scotland. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a Scottish clan chief from the early part of the last millennium. The supporter is the nonprofit organization The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, whose chairman is Charlie Allan. Duncarron is located in the Carron Valley on the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir, near Stirling. The medieval village is being built with the help of volunteers from all walks of life, and is intended to preserve and disseminate Scottish culture and heritage through education, active participation and entertainment.
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Background
History
In 1995 the decision was made to recreate an original medieval village in order to illustrate the life and culture of Scotland at that time. The Trust being established, the proceeds and donations raised by various activities, Combat International, Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA) contributed to this project. This has so far enabled over £1,900,000 to be made available for the construction of Duncarron. Planning for the project began in 1996. Experts, such as archaeologists, historians and architects, were called in to help create an authentic appearance of the village. At the same time a suitable location was eventually found in the Carron Valley. Big support was given…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0279, -4.0555
- Address
- Location: Carron Valley on the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir, near Stirling, Scotland
- Established
- 2004
- Official site
- www.duncarron.com
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duncarron?
- Duncarron is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.0279°, -4.0555°.
- When was Duncarron built?
- Duncarron dates to 2004.