Dunure Barbecue by Motorhome, Motorhome Hire, Campervan Rental
Dunure Harbour
P S Waverley with the island of Arran on the horizon
Dunure Castle
The Castle is now a ruin falling into the sea
In 1570 it was the scene for the roasting of the Abbot of Crossraguel
Dunure was in the hands of Gilbert the Earl of Cassillis
He had the reputation as being a greedy man with a fiery temper
Gilbert’s Uncle had been the last Abbot of Crossraguel
After his death in 1564 the Abbey lands passed on to him
One year later the King appointed Alan Stewart as the lay commendator to the Abbey
Giving Stewart control over the lands the buildings and the duties paid to it
Gilbert was not pleased at this usurping and had Stewart kidnapped
He was thrown into the Black Vault and roasted on a spit over a well stoked fire
After much screaming he agreed to sign the lands over to Gilbert
Stewart was eventually freed and outlived Gilbert
It is said that when the wind blows gently through the ruin
The screams of the Abbot can be heard as he is roasted alive
Park the Motorhome beside the harbour. There is an excellent little pub where you can have a bar meal. Don’t go for the ‘Roasted Abbot.’
Perhaps you would enjoy reading the adventures of Francie and Josie.
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