The Top 5 Castles around Minishant
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 20, 2025
Culzean Castle is a stunning fortification perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The castle was built in stages between 1777 and 1792 on the order of …
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Dunure Castle is an impressive ruin on a rocky headland on the west coast of Scotland. Built in the 13th century, it was once the main fortress of the powerful …
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Once a strong fortress on the summit of a rocky promontory, Dunure Castle consists of a ruined 13th-century tower, which was later altered and extended, surrounded by a curtain wall. …
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Culzean Country Park is a huge estate sitting on Scotland's western coast that was once the home to the Marquess of Ailsa. There are endless things to do and see …
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Small ruined castle near Culzean Castle once owned by a nephew of Robert the Bruce. Now ruined but visitable. It is pretty intact in terms of the outside wall, but the interior is ruined.
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