Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle is a dramatic medieval ruin perched on a rugged clifftop above the Atlantic Ocean, offering sweeping coastal views and a glimpse into the regionā€™s rich history.
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Dunluce Castle is one of the most dramatic and evocative historic sites on the Causeway Coast, perched on sheer cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean. With evidence of settlement dating back to the first millennium, the castle ruins seen today largely reflect the power struggles of the 16th and 17th centuries, when the McQuillan and MacDonnell clans fought for control of this strategic stronghold.
Later becoming the seat of the Earls of Antrim, Dunluce was once part of a small planned town established in 1608, the remains of which can still be explored through archaeological excavations along its cobbled streets and stone-built houses.
On site, visitors can view historical and archaeological displays that bring the castleā€™s turbulent past to life, while nearby Magheracross Viewing Point offers a quieter place to pause and take in the sweeping coastal scenery.
The setting is matched by legend, with stories of a banshee and of the castle kitchens being lost to the sea during a violent storm in 1639, adding to the atmosphere that surrounds this iconic ruin.
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