Duncarron

Duncarron Logo

Flag of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland with illustration of Duncarron

Duncarron is the complete reproduction of a fortified village from the early Middle Ages of Scotland^[1]. 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 recognized nonprofit organization The Clanranald Trust for Scotland ^[2], based in Kincardine / Scotland. Chairman is Charlie Allan. Duncarron is located in the Carron Valley on the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir in close to Stirling. The medieval village is built with the help of volunteers from all walks of life, it is intended to preserve and disseminate the scottish culture and the scottish heritage through education, active participation and entertainment.

History

In 1995 the decision was taken recreate an original medieval village in order to illustrate the life and the culture of Scotland at that time. The Trust was established and the proceeds and donations taken by the various activities (Saor Patrol^[3], Combat International, Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA)) flow into this project. This enabled over 400,000 £ so far the construction of Duncarron be made available. The plans for the project began in 1996. There were archaeologist historian and architects called in a possible authentic present appearance of the village. At the same time was looking for a suitable location and it was found in the Carron Valley. A big supporter was found by the film actor Russell Crowe with whom the chairman Charlie Allan is a close friend^[4][5]. He has given the village a ram (called Rosie) from the film Robin Hood in the value of 60,000 £^[6][7]. This will form one of the exhibits there.

Description

Construction work began in 2004. Previously, a visitor center and facilities for the volunteers was built. In August 2011 the construction of the palisades was completed. In September 2011 with the construction of the houses was begun. In planning are four longhouses, four roundhouses, three gatehouses, a blacksmith, a pottery and a medieval hospital with a herb garden.

Photographs

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  Model of Duncarron

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  Aerial photograph of Duncarron (status 2008)

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  Aerial photograph of Duncarron with the Carron-Valley-Reservoir in background (status 2008)

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  Palisades (status 2011)

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  Palisade of the Clan-Chiefs area (status 2011)

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  Russell Crowe as a guest by Charlie Allan in Duncarron (2011)

Weblinks

• Duncarron website
• The Clanranald Trust for Scotland website

References

1. ^ Duncarron website
2. ^ Clanranald Trust For Scotland, SC024881
3. ^ * Internet Report in historic-uk
4. ^ Report BBC News
5. ^ Report Caledonian Mercury
6. ^ Report in The Courier
7. ^ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood_(2010_film) Wikipedia to the Film Robin Hood

Coordinates: 56°01′40″N 4°03′20″W / 56.0279°N 4.0555°W / 56.0279; -4.0555