The Rocky Place
Podcast Mini-Series
Hosted by Oliva Spidel, Supervisor at Craigdarroch Castle
The Rocky Place Podcast explores all things Craigdarroch. From conversations about historical artifacts, to musings on our favourite canine visitors - have a listen, and enjoy! A new pod-cast will be added to this page every three weeks.
EPISODE 1
South Lawn Great For Dog Spotting
MEET THE DUNSMUIRS
Robert and Joan Dunsmuir had two sons, eight daughters and plenty of exploits. The Castle weaves a fascinating tale of this intriguing family – their achievements, their relationships and even their quirks.
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ABOUT THE CASTLE
Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
We are open daily from 10am – 4:30pm, with extended hours from June 15th to September 6th (9am – 7pm). (Please note that we are closed December 25th, 26th and January 1st)
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