Dunsinnan Hill Fort - Added to Castles and Fortifications in Scotland

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:

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Dunsinane/Dunsinnan is the site of a battle in 1054 where the Earl of Northumbria defeated Macbeth of Scotland. The earlier Iron Age hill fort in the picture has long been known as Macbeth’s Castle and was made famous in the Shakesperean play. Most people pronounce it incorrectly as DunsinANE, it was changed by Shakespeare to make it rhyme in:
“I will not be afraid of death and bane, Till Birnam forest come to Dunsinane”

I have added a marker for a small parking spot. It’s a really popular walking spot and is quite often full. The walk, although short, is pretty steep in places so be prepared for a wee workout. The views at the top though are worth the effort.

It’s correct pronunciation is Dunsinnan, which in Gaelic means Hill of Ants.

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 16/06/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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