Dunollie Castle set to shine

THE story of Dunollie Castle will be shone onto its walls in a light show this weekend.

The ‘flamboyant’ evening of light displays, storytelling and music, called ‘ Telling the Castle Story’, celebrates the completion the £257,000 conservation of the south- east and south-west walls.

The light show, which will be projected onto the outer walls of the 15th- century tower, has been created by a group of local young people aged between 13 and 19 who have been working towards earning a National Arts Award through Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds.

The participants mentored by Louis Barrow, have researched ancient objects from the castle and have created the light show based on their own interpretations of the history through a variety of sound recordings, illustrations and film.

Storytelling on the evening will be provided by Catherine Gillies who will provide fascinating tales of chiefs who ruled from the castle in days gone by. In addition, music will be performed by young pipers Donald MacDougall and Lucy Hennessy with tunes inspired by heritage of the MacDougall Clan and their position held at Dunollie Castle.

The event takes place at Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds on Friday September 23 at 7pm. Tickets cost £12 and can be collected at the Dunollie reception booth during opening hours (Monday-Saturday 10am4pm, Sunday 1pm-3pm). Soup and refreshments will be included, provided by The Kettle.

As this will be an outdoor event it is advised that all guests attending to wrap up warmly, and the path to the castle is fairly steep and therefore relative fitness is required.