Learning activities at Dunstaffnage Castle
Why Dunstaffnage Castle?
Dunstaffnage Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles and it has extensive wooded grounds.
Its long history links to key topics from Scotland’s past including castle life, the Wars of Independence, Vikings and Jacobites. The summit offers sweeping views of the adjacent coastline and extensive wooded grounds make this an excellent setting for inspiring outdoor and play based learning.
Facilitated activities
We offer object handling sessions themed to:
Medieval castle life
Medieval abbey life
Pack a cauldron kit
Please contact us in advance of your visit to arrange these.
Self-led activities
We offer the following self-led activities:
Arts and crafts
Build an arch kit
Children’s quiz
Games including floor snakes and ladders, giant Jenga, quoits, giant 4 in a row and spinning tops.
A steward can provide you with these on arrival.
Book a learning visit
Contact Dunstaffnage Castle staff on 01631 562 465 or at dunstaffnagecastle.vo@hes.scot to arrange your visit.
This helps us to manage numbers on site and ensure availability of learning materials for you and your group.
Our site information sheet includes more information to help plan your visit.
Schools travel subsidy
Scottish schools can apply for help towards the travel costs of visiting heritage sites of national importance via the schools travel subsidy scheme. Find out more about the scheme and if you are eligible below.
Self-led visits
Facilitated visits aren't the only way to explore Scotland's past as a learning group. You may wish instead to book a self-led visit.
Online resources
Learn with pupils from Dunbeg Primary in a series of short videos.