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Portencross Castle

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    1. Ayrshire Coastal Path: Ardrossan to Portencross

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    July 16, 2020

    Portencross Castle is a fine fortification overlooking the Firth of Clyde. According to folklore, the castle was the last resting place of the great kings of Scotland, who were transported via the castle on their way to Iona, for burial. The castle dates to the 14th century. For more information, visit: portencrosscastle.org.uk.

      January 16, 2022

      Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later. It remained in use until it was unroofed by a great storm in 1739 and gradually became ruinous. The castle was designated as a scheduled ancient monument in 1955.

      The castle was one of the buildings featured in the 2004 series of the BBC television programme Restoration and was the subject of efforts by a local community group to secure its future.

      source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portencross_Castle

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