Duncarron Medieval Village

Address.. Carron Valley on the B818 Denny to Fintry road. The nearest postcode is FK6 5JL which will get you to within 200m of the Forest park entrance.
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Last visited 15th June 2014.
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Duncarron is the complete reproduction of a fortified village from the early Middle Ages of Scotland. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a scottish Clan Chief from the early part of the last millennium. .
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The supporter is the recognized nonprofit organization The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, based in Kincardine/Scotland. Chairman is Charlie Allan. Duncarron is located in the Carron Valley on the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir in close to Stirling.
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The medieval village is built with the help of volunteers from all walks of life, it is intended to
preserve and disseminate the scottish culture and the scottish heritage through education, active participation and entertainment.

In 1995 the decision was taken recreate an original medieval village in order to illustrate the life and the culture of Scotland at that time. The Trust was established and the proceeds and donations taken by the various activities (Saor Patrol, Combat International, Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA)) flow into this project. .
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This enabled over £1,900,000 so far the construction of Duncarron be made available. The plans for the project began in 1996. There were archaeologist historian and architects called in to help with the authentic appearance of the village. At the same time was looking for a suitable location and it was found in the Carron Valley. A big supporter was found by the film actor Russell Crowe with whom the chairman Charlie Allan is a close friend. He has given the village a Battering ram (called Rosie) from the film Robin Hood in the value of £60,000.





Construction work began in 2004. Previously, a visitor centre and facilities for the volunteers was built. In August 2011 the construction of the palisades was completed. In September 2011 with the construction of the houses was begun. 

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Saor Patrol...
Saor Patrol (pronounced "shore patrol", (Scottish Gaelic: Freedom Guard) is a Scottish folk-band from Kincardine in Scotland.
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The band plays mainly its own songs. All songs are instrumental and played with Great Highland Bagpipe, drums and electric guitar. All band members are volunteers from The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a non profit recognized organization in Scotland, which would spread and receive primarily the Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education. 

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For this purpose, a replica of a medieval Scottish village named Duncarron. The proceeds of the band are made of this task

 



View my gallery of Duncarron Medieval Village HERE
View Duncarron December Festival 2013 HERE
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All pictures taken by myself.