What is recorded here

Dundarg Castle rose in Aberdeenshire when Comyns built it in the 13th century, only for Bruce to dismantle it in 1308 and men to rebuild it in 1334 before cannon broke its siege. That violent birth and death left behind an inner gatehouse, perhaps changed in the 1550s, still standing where the castle stopped being useful in the mid 17th century. The older fort beneath it adds depth, with ditches, pits and a bronze button dated to the 3rd or 4th century AD, while the story about Bede the Pict and St Drostan remains a tradition rather than a proven event.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dundarg Castle as Castle (medieval), Fort (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Dundarg Castle was built in the 13th century by the Comyn family, a powerful noble dynasty in medieval Scotland. It is remembered for its strategic position near the River Tay and its role in the region's turbulent history, including its involvement in conflicts during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

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