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Fun Facts

See what you can find out about the museum and building.



Grey castle on red background with gold flag on top

 

Bruce Castle has never been an actual Castle! 



Light purple door on light purple background

 

We have two trap doors and a secret door in one of the walls.



Image of Robert the Bruce

 

Our name comes from Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. 



Image of tooth and dental tools

 

Bruce Castle has been a home, a school and even a dentist.



Image of two white dragons with black fleur de lys on them on a teal background

 

There are two dragons that sit on the back of the building. 



Image of Henry VIII

 

Past visitors include King Henry VIII and the writer Charles Dickens. 



Cartoon figures on red background

 

Over 30,000 people visit Bruce Castle each year!



Image of ghostly 17th century lady in white on a purple background

 

The building is said to be haunted by a lady called Constantia. 

 



Pot and scrolls on yellow background

 

We have been a museum since 1906.