Name Suffix:<NSFX> Laird of Lorn He chose to support his kinsman, "Red" Comyn who Robert Bruce had murdered, and opposed Bruce in the wards for Scottish independence. Dunstaffnage was build in a strategic spot on the Firth of Lorn. It was built upon an immense rockand the shape of the wall was altered to accommodate the odd shape. The castle was built by Duncan or Ewen MacDougal around 1275 (Lords of Lorn). In 1309 it was captured by Robert Bruce. The castle was then turned over to the Campbells in 1470. A chapel was constructed outside of the castle walls by the Lords of Lorn. There is a burial aisle of Dunstaffnage Campbells. The Campbells added a gate entrance along with the gate tower inside for additional protection. Flora MacDonald was held prisoner here after she helped Prince Charlie to escape dressed as her maid.