Dunnottar Castle

Dunnottar is a spectacular ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland almost detached from the mainland on the north-east coast of Scotland. Dunnottar is best known as the place where the Scottish crown jewels were hidden from Oliver Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century. Today visitors can visit a range of buildings, though most are roofless, including what remains of the chapel and Earl's hall, stables, smithy, storehouse, barracks, and the early stone keep, or tower house. You can also visit the cellar, the Whig's Vault and a restored Drawing Room.