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Iron Work

Hand-forged tools and medieval weaponry.

Close-up of a glowing iron sword blade being hammered on an anvil.
Close-up of a glowing iron sword blade being hammered on an anvil.
Castle Gates
Old Scottish castle entrance with heavy iron gates overlooking misty water.
Old Scottish castle entrance with heavy iron gates overlooking misty water.
Festival Crafts

Welcome to Pappy's Castle

Step into a world where Viking festivals come alive among ancient Scottish and Irish castle ruins, framed by stunning water views.

A blacksmith at work forging iron beside the weathered stones of a misty Scottish castle ruin near a shimmering lake.
A blacksmith at work forging iron beside the weathered stones of a misty Scottish castle ruin near a shimmering lake.
Our Story
The Experience

At Pappy's Castle, the clang of hammer on anvil echoes through historic ruins, bringing Viking traditions and craftsmanship to life.

Our Forge

Blacksmith hammering glowing iron on an anvil with sparks flying.
Blacksmith hammering glowing iron on an anvil with sparks flying.
Close-up of a forged Viking axe resting on ancient stone.
Close-up of a forged Viking axe resting on ancient stone.
Rustic forge fire glowing warmly inside a medieval castle ruin.
Rustic forge fire glowing warmly inside a medieval castle ruin.
Blacksmith shaping a horseshoe with castle ruins in the background.
Blacksmith shaping a horseshoe with castle ruins in the background.
Hand holding a finished iron sword with Irish water scenery behind.
Hand holding a finished iron sword with Irish water scenery behind.
Anvil and tools laid out on a wooden table near Scottish castle ruins.
Anvil and tools laid out on a wooden table near Scottish castle ruins.
Contact

Reach out for festival dates and blacksmith demos and sharpening

Email: pappyscastle2002@gmail.com

Phone

Austin : 618-358-3914

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Hope : 618-358-3913