Duncarron

Flag of the Clanranald Trust for Scotland with a figure of Duncarron

Duncarron is a full replica of a fortified village from Scotland's early Middle Ages . It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a clan chief from the early part of the last millennium. The carrier is the recognized non-profit organization Clanranald Trust for Scotland . The chairman is Charlie Allan . Duncarron is located in the Carron Valley Forest at the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir near Stirling . The medieval village is built with the help of volunteers from all walks of life, it is designed to preserve and spread Scottish culture and heritage through teaching, active participation and entertainment.

history

In 1995 the decision was made to rebuild an original medieval village to illustrate the life and culture of Scotland at that time. The trust was founded and the proceeds and donations that are collected through the various activities ( Saor Patrol , Combat International, Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA)) flow into this project. So far, over € 2,300,000 has been made available for the construction of Duncarron. Planning for the project began in 1996. Archaeologists , historians and architects were called in to present the village as authentic as possible . At the same time, a suitable location was sought and they found what they were looking for in the Carron- Valley-Forest. A big supporter is film actor Russell Crowe, with whom chairman Charlie Allan is close friends. For example, he gave the village a battering ram from the film Robin Hood worth 60,000 British pounds . This forms one of the exhibits there. On May 18 and 19, 2019, Duncarron opened after around 19 years of construction.

description

Construction work began in 2004. So far, a visitor center and facilities for the volunteers have been built. In August 2011 the construction of the palisades was completed. The construction of the first nave began in September 2011 and was completed in 2014. In 2014 the construction of the armory and the forge began. Four long houses , four round houses, three gatehouses , a forge , a pottery and a medieval hospital with a herb garden are in planning .

Duncarron logo
Model by Duncarron
Aerial photo of Duncarron (as of 2008)
Aerial view of Duncarron with the Carron Valley Reservoir in the background (as of 2008)
Palisades (completed 2011)
Palisade to the castle of the clan chief (status 2011)
Russell Crowe as Charlie Allan's guest in Duncarron (2011)