Dunluce Castle by danob
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Description
This is quite a famous Castle not far from the Giants Causeway in County Antrim Northern Ireland and made even more famous by its inclusion in 1973 the castle appeared on the inner cover of the multi-million selling Led Zeppelin album Houses of the Holy.
Keanu Reeves character makes reference to this in the hit comedy film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure when they travel back in time to meet Socrates.
The castle also appeared in Jackie Chan's - The Medallion (2001) when it provided an exterior setting for the 'villains lair'
In the 1200s Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
It is first documented in the hands of the MacQuillin family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the MacQuillins after they became lords of the district, the chieftan of which was known as Lord of the Route, in the late fourteenth century.
Later it became the home of the chief of the Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg from Scotland. Chief John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald in Scotland. John Mor MacDonald was born through John of Islays second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland.
In 1584, on the death of James MacDonald the 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Antrim and Dunnyveg, the Antrim Glens were seized by one of his younger brothers called Somerled or Sorley Boy MacDonnell known also as Sorley Buy. Sorley took the castle keeping it for himself and improving it in the Scottish style. Sorley Buy swore allegiance to James IV of Scotland and his son Ranald was made Randal MacDonnell, 1st Earl of Antrim by Queen Elizabeth.

Comments (46)
Wonderful view Danny and a lovely composition ;O)
Thanks for the info and love this ~
Oh my! This is fantastically beautiful!!!
Wonderful environment and ruins!!!
Really wonderful capture!
Fantastic colors and details. Excellent shot
Beautiful castle and capture..
you have beautiful castels in your country ! Great place and nice shot !
What a stunning location for a castle! I can just imagine how grand this expansive structure must have looked in its prime! The rugged coastline is stunning and looks to make this easily defended. Beautiful capture!
what a big castle...must have been a stunning sight in its time cause it still is...smile
Oh i just loved reading all the history behind this historical and beautiful castle!!! AWESOME composition and landscape capture !!! GORGEOUS and most interesting Danny and oh I wish could see it in its day!!!
Gorgeous postcard style shot! Love the presentation!
Splendid image.
surely it was magnificent... great Danny!
Such a beautiful view ... lovely shot Danny.
Great capture Danny. I thought it looked familiar. I saw it when I went to Northern Ireland and saw the Giants Causeway. I also took a picture of this castle, but it is nothing compared to yours. Great background information too!