Castle Gardens once hosted a roller skating rink, adding a surprising leisure layer to a site better known for the castle and the museum.
What it was
A skating venue in Castle Gardens shows how quickly Dunoon adapted fashionable leisure to available sites.
What was lost
The structure itself and the easy awareness that the gardens once hosted organised entertainment.
What remains now
Only a historical layer waiting to be interpreted.
Research leads
Look for newspaper notices, adverts, and event reports.
Memory prompt: Did anyone ever pass down stories about skating, fairs, or events in the gardens?