The Castle That Hid Scotland's Crown Jewels From Cromwell's Army

The clifftop fortress of Dunnottar was one of the most powerful strongholds in Scotland — the seat of the Keith family, hereditary guardians of the Scottish Crown Jewels. But in 1651, with Cromwell's army closing in, the fate of Scotland's most sacred treasures came down to a desperate plan and a minister's wife. This is the story of Dunnottar Castle, the House of Keith, and how the Honours of Scotland were smuggled out beneath a besieging army — and hidden beneath a church floor for nine years. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Siege of Dunnottar 00:34 A Fortress on the Cliffs 01:30 The Rise of the Keiths 03:44 Cromwell's Army Arrives 06:44 The Fall of the House of Keith 08:36 Visiting Dunnottar Today 🏰 Heirs & Ruins explores the castles of Scotland and England — and the noble families who rose, ruled, and fell within their walls. New episodes weekly. 🔔 Subscribe for more:    / @heirsandruins   IMAGE & FOOTAGE CREDITS Aerial and location footage: Storyblocks Cinematic renders: Google Earth Studio Historical images: Wikimedia Commons Music: Epidemic Sound #ScottishHistory #Castles #Dunnottar #History #Scotland