See inside the 'forgotten' stunning 'fairytale' castle in Scotland
See the abandoned 'fairytale' castle in Scotland that has been 'forgotten'
In 1881, the estate in Scotland was sold by Alastair Macdonald, son of Sir John, to Hugh Tennent.
It was then bought by James Clark Bunten, Chairman of the Caledonian Railway Company, according to the Dunalastair Estate website.
The Perthshire house itself, which was designed by local architect Andrew Heiton, was only used for its original purpose until the First World War, when the staff needed to run the large estate were no longer available.
During the Second World War, the property was requisitioned and used as a Polish school.
During this time, the castle suffered major damage and saw the loss of its Millais painting when a fire broke out in the drawing room.
Dunalastair House was built in the 19th century (Image: Getty Images) In the 1950s, the contents of the house were sold off after the late owner's grandmother passed away.
The house was then badly vandalised in the 1960s when lead from the roof was stolen and other easily removable parts were taken.
Nowadays, the site lies in a ruinous state, but, despite this, it has been described as a "forgotten treasure" by the Tartan and Teacups blog and an "incredible" castle by The Bearded Explorer on YouTube.
Recommended Reading:
Those coming here can still see the coat of arms over one of the entrances, while the skeleton of the "impressive" ruin remains intact.
In one section of the former home, a tree can be seen growing through one of the doorways.
The inside of the building appears to be precarious to traverse, with the vlogger saying: "This is probably the most dangerous site I have ever explored."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Metro
12 hours ago
- Metro
Fighter jets deployed to escort Ryanair plane after security threat
The incident involving the Ryanair plane, operated by Buzz, happened on Monday (Picture: Getty) Fighter jets were deployed to escort a Ryanair flight with 174 passengers on board amid a security threat. The Boeing 737 had just departed from the Bulgarian capital of Sofia and was en route to London Stanstead when the incident happened. A Bulgarian man made a report to authorities – just as the aircraft crossed Serbia's airspace – that a Palestinian passenger was planning to commit 'bad actions'. Panic ensued and two German military planes were ordered to intercept the jet. The threat was considered to be so serious that the Ryanair jet was denied entry by Czechia into its airspace and ordered to divert. The plane eventually made it to Stanstead Airport without an issue where it remained overnight on Monday. Bulgarian authorities later revealed that there were no Palestinian citizens on board the aircraft and that it was a false signal. The minister of transport and communications Grozdan Karadjo revealed that the Bulgarian citizen who made the report is from the city Plovdiv and that his ex-wife and two daughters were travelling on board. He said: 'On board the flight indicated by him (Sofia – London/Stansted), his ex-wife and his two daughters are traveling. 'Upon inspection by the Border Police, it was established that there are no Palestinian citizens on board the plane.' A spokesperson for Ryanair told Metro: 'Buzz, the Polish charter airline was advised of a possible security issue on a Buzz flight FR9962 from Sofia to London Stansted on Monday. 'This issue was quickly resolved and de-escalated, which allowed the flight continue on to London Stansted where it landed on time, and passengers disembarked normally.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: 'Europe's Hawaii' that's often dubbed a 'Canaries alternative' is having a record-breaking year Arrow MORE: Map of France wildfires shows where the Aude region is as blaze intensifies Arrow MORE: Ryanair's Spanish airport strikes could ruin holidays until December — full list of destinations affected
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Second World War veterans return to Scotland for ‘magical' visit to Edinburgh Tattoo
The veterans revisited Scotland in a journey was organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. Three Second World War veterans have returned to Scotland for a poignant trip, culminating in a visit to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. The journey was organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, allowing the trio to revisit locations of deep personal meaning from their wartime service. The veterans, Eugeniusz Niedzielski, 101, Don Turrell, 100, and Dorothea Barron, 100, described the Tattoo as 'the icing on the cake' after attending the pageantry event on Tuesday evening. The visit came after Mr Turrell, from Frinton-on-Sea in Essex, revealed it was his 'final wish' to return to Scotland, where he served in the Cameronians. He vowed to return next year, describing the Tattoo as 'magical'. He said: 'It was breathtaking, from the stirring opening to the grand finale. When the pipers emerged through the smoke, I thought the procession would never end, it was magical. It's been absolutely wonderful, and I'm coming back next year.' Polish veteran Mr Niedzielski, from London, was 'delighted' to watch the Band of the Polish Border Guard during the performance. Having served with the 1st Armoured Polish Division, he also spent time with the Polish community in Edinburgh, attended a Catholic Mass, and visited a memorial service for his fallen comrades. Ms Barron, from Hertfordshire, who served in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), revisited the site of her former barracks at Port Edgar, now a housing development, and enjoyed a tour of Campbeltown. Meanwhile, Mr Turrell explored the Cameronians Museum and the Ben Nevis Distillery. Colin Mills, chairman of the Taxi Charity, highlighted the charity's long history of supporting veterans. He said: 'Since 1948, the Taxi Charity has supported thousands of veterans, arranging free trips to the Netherlands and France for acts of commemoration, as well as days out to museums, concerts, and social events across the UK. "This trip to Scotland was inspired when Don quietly shared with me that his last wish was to return there. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "We were determined to make it happen, and in doing so, we've not only fulfilled Don's dream, but also the heartfelt wishes of Dorothea and Eugeniusz.' Dick Goodwin, vice president of the charity, praised the emotional significance of the trip. He said: 'This trip has given the veterans the chance to return to places of deep personal meaning from their wartime service and they've enjoyed every moment.' Reflecting on the Tattoo, Mr Goodwin added: 'It was a fantastic performance, from the hundreds of pipers, The Band of the Polish Border Guard, that delighted World War Two veteran Eugeniusz Niedzielski, to the precision and daring of the USAF Honor Guard Drill Team, spinning and throwing rifles with bayonets attached. "The whole evening was a celebration of skill, pageantry, and shared history.'
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Edinburgh Live
Veteran trio return to Scotland for 'magical' visit to Edinburgh Tattoo
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Three veterans who served in the Second World War have attended the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo during a trip to Scotland for a "return to places of deep personal meaning" organised by a charity. Eugeniusz Niedzielski, 101, Don Turrell, 100, and Dorothea Barron, 100, were at the event at Edinburgh Castle, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. They described the Tattoo as "the icing on the cake" after seeing the show on Tuesday evening. The visit was organised after Mr Turrell, who lives in Frinton-on-Sea in Essex, disclosed it was his "final wish" to return to Scotland, where he had served in the Cameronians, and he vowed to come back next year. Polish veteran Mr Niedzielski, from London, was "delighted" to watch the Band of the Polish Border Guard, according to organisers. He served with the 1st Armoured Polish Division, and during the visit spent time with the Polish Community in Edinburgh, and also attended a Catholic Mass and a memorial service to his fallen comrades. Ms Barron, from Hertfordshire, who served in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), returned to the site of her former barracks at Port Edgar, now a housing development and had a tour of Campbeltown, while Mr Turrell visited the Cameronians Museum and the Ben Nevis Distillery. He said the visit was "unforgettable", and also described the Tattoo as "magical". Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Mr Turrell said: "It was breathtaking - from the stirring opening to the grand finale. When the pipers emerged through the smoke, I thought the procession would never end - it was magical. "It's been absolutely wonderful - and I'm coming back next year." Colin Mills, chairman of the Taxi Charity, said: "Since 1948, the Taxi Charity has supported thousands of veterans, arranging free trips to the Netherlands and France for acts of commemoration, as well as days out to museums, concerts, and social events across the UK. "This trip to Scotland was inspired when Don quietly shared with me that his last wish was to return there. We were determined to make it happen - and in doing so, we've not only fulfilled Don's dream, but also the heartfelt wishes of Dorothea and Eugeniusz." Dick Goodwin, vice president of the Taxi Charity, said "This trip has given the veterans the chance to return to places of deep personal meaning from their wartime service - and they've enjoyed every moment." He said the Tattoo was "a celebration of skill, pageantry, and shared history". Mr Goodwin said: "It was a fantastic performance, from the hundreds of pipers, The Band of the Polish Border Guard, that delighted World War Two veteran Eugeniusz Niedzielski, to the precision and daring of the USAF Honor Guard Drill Team, spinning and throwing rifles with bayonets attached. "The whole evening was a celebration of skill, pageantry, and shared history. "This trip has given the veterans the chance to return to places of deep personal meaning from their wartime service - and they've enjoyed every moment."
