Duncarron

Duncarron is a modern 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 nonprofit organization The Clanranald Trust for Scotland,[2] whose 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 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.

Duncarron Logo
Flag of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland with illustration of Duncarron

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 has so far enabled over £1,900,000 to be made available for the construction of Duncarron. The plans for the project began in 1996. There were archaeologist historian and architects called in to help with the authentic 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 Battering ram (called Rosie) from the film Robin Hood in the value of £60,000.[6] This is there as one of the exhibits.

Description

Construction work began in 2004. Previously, a visitor centre and facilities for the volunteers was built. In August 2011 the construction of the Palisade was completed. In September 2012 the construction of the Longhouse was completed. In planning are a Chiefs house, a dwelling Roundhouse, another Gatehouse, a Blacksmith and a medieval kitchen with a herb garden. As of 2020 work continues on two smaller houses, named 'Louden House' and Chiptin House' and a 10-metre lookout tower named 'Crowe Tower' after Russell Crowe

Photographs
  • Model of Duncarron
  • Aerial photograph of Duncarron (status 2008)
  • Aerial photograph of Duncarron with the Carron-Valley-Reservoir in background (status 2008)
  • Palisades (status 2011)
  • Palisade of the Clan-Chiefs area (status 2011)
  • Russell Crowe as a guest by Charlie Allan in Duncarron (2011)


See also

Guédelon a XIIIth century château built in France since 1996

Campus Galli a carolingian monastery built in Germany since 2013

References
  1. Duncarron website
  2. Clanranald Trust For Scotland, SC024881
  4. Report BBC News
  5. Report Caledonian Mercury Archived 2011-09-01 at the Wayback Machine
  6. Report in The Courier

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