Dunskey Castle History (Portpatrick) & a Look Inside

[@notanfningain]

I lived in Portpatrick for three years in my early teens back in early 80's. I used to visit Dunskey castle everyday. It wasn't blocked off back then.

[@MyJourneySolo]

I love old castles

[@buzzud62]

Thanks for posting this! My name is Kenneth Adair and as I understand from researching my genealogy that the first Adair to acquire Dunskey Castle was my 17th great grandfather Sir Robert Fitzgerald De Adair. It was in the hands of a man named Currie that had been entrusted as keeper of the Wigton Castle but was declared a rebel by the King and whoever produced Currie, dead or alive, would be rewarded his castle and lands. My 17th Great Grandfather tracked him down and was rewarded Dunskey.

[@PhilHeslop01]

Thanks for the information...very interesting and thanks for watching

[@trishakohel8909]

I am from the same Adair line! This is so amazing to see our history come to life.

[@northcuttconnie]

My daughter and I visited the castle this past October after researching our ancestry with the Adair family as well. I tracked my grandmothers fathers links to find the Dunsky castle. Very interesting and I would love to know more. Amazing place. Sounds like they left in 1510. Also links to No. Ireland once they left Scotland. Please share your records or links. Thank you, Connie

[@BarneyBear777]

I, too, am from the same Adair line. It's an awesome experience to be able to sit in my home in US and see where my ancestors lived. Thank you! I so hope to visit Ireland one day.❤

[@FriedPickles2023]

Sir Robert Fitzgerald De Adair was my 18th great grandfather.

[@Kal-ir9ze]

Great vid. I proposed to my future Mrs here. Second floor second window in lol. After a treasure hunt through the town it lead here to the castle. Thanks for posting.

[@PhilHeslop01]

A very romantic place to propose. Thanks for watching

[@garycopeland4101]

My family and I were up here today,lovely place with fantastic views across the Irish sea

[@PhilHeslop01]

Thanks for watching

[@PhilHeslop01]

Thanks for watching. Yes, Dunskey is a favourite of mine too.

[@bobtoo07]

Many thanks for the historical info....This is one of my favourite ruins!

[@PhilHeslop01]

Thanks for watching. Dunskey does need some TLC, to preserve it for future generations to visit.

[@cameronkelly4338]

Go here every year been in the castle great place to have a holiday

[@Scotslass369]

Hi Phil, I have an actual photo of a silhouette standing in one of the high windows of the castle. It is quite amazing and changed my belief in ghosts entirely! I would send a copy to you but don't know how. Often thought someone someday will be able to explain what I can see with my eye.

[@PhilHeslop01]

Thanks for watching. Yes, it would be interesting to see the photo. Maybe you could scan it and email me a copy

[@Scotslass369]

Phil, What is your email address & I will send you a copy of the photographs I have. I don't know how to send via You Tube!Lee

[@PhilHeslop01]

[e-mail] is my email. Cheers!

[@Scotslass369]

did you get my email with photos? If so any ideas who the figure is??? I have wondered for years about that! Castle goes back to 1400s & could be one of many old souls!

[@peterquinn2133]

Lovely video and i also enjoyed your 3D image in the previous video. Out of curiosity would you happen to know the exact height of the castle. Thanks.

[@PhilHeslop01]

Hi, thanks for watching. Sorry, I don't know how high the castle is.

[@victornelson5568]

Superb Video

[@PhilHeslop01]

Thanks for watching and glad you liked the video

[@MyBigbaws]

The owner should sign this over to Historic Scotlands care

[@PhilHeslop01]

[@soggysparrow1227]

love this video :)

[@rowantheboatadair]

Sad to see our old place in a state