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Castles in Ayrshire
Castles in Ayrshire, such as Blairquhan Castle, are featured underneath. Britain's Finest Castles with their magnificent arhcitecture, house some of the finest examples of art, furniture, sculptures some dating back to the early centuries.
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Blairquhan Castle
Straiton, Maybole
Blairquhan Castle was built for Sir David Hunter Blair, 3rd Baronet in 1821-24 by William Burn.
This magnificent regency castellated mansion, home of the Hunter Blair family, is approached a 3 mile drive beside the River Girvan.
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Culzean Castle & Country Park
Maybole
Culzean Castle, converted by Robert Adam from a fortified tower house into an elegant residence for David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis, between 1777 and 1792. It is on a cliff overlooking the estuary of the river Clyde. An exhibition shows the... more
Kelburn Castle
Fairlie, Largs
Kelburn Castle is the home of the Earls of Glasgow, probably the oldest castle in Scotland to have been continuously inhabited by the same family. The Boyle family, originally de Boyville, came from Normandy with William the Conqueror and settled at... more
Brodick Castle
Brodick, Isle of Arran
Brodick Castle, the site of this ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton which was a fortress even in Viking times. The 13th century fortified tower was developed in the 16th century and extended by Cromwell in the 17th century. The entrance hall and... more
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Towns in Ayrshire with Historic House listings: Isle of Arran | Largs | Maybole
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