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Nice to look at from a distance, but rather a sad sight up close

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This is the castle that inspired Herges Adventures of TinTin only Scottish Adventure!

Alice Boyle, daughter of the current owner of Kelburn Estate Patrick Boyle, wrote a very detailed story about the graffiti project that she had initiated herself, together with her brother and a friend: https://www.aliceboyle.co.uk/the-graffiti-project-2007

Below the castle (with limited opening hours) there is the Castle Park, which is open all day and offers beautiful views of the castle. There is also the bowling club with a clubhouse and outdoor area. Here too, it seems that it is permitted to spend the night in a camper van in the car park. The large shops (including Morrisons and Lidl, with many snack bars nearby) are only about a kilometer away on foot, and the city center is similarly close (directly behind them).

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Historic castle (is there a different kind?)

A small, pretty castle in the park. The building cannot be visited from the inside, but is very photogenic from the outside.

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Unfortunately everything is fenced off, walled up or otherwise blocked off. But not bad for a walk. Unfortunately, it seems that a bunch of unreasonable people throw their rubbish in the forest there. From up here, go down to a mountain bike trail.

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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.

Barr Castle is a 15th-century keep which was altered in the 16th century (and probably later, too). The gables of the castle have collapsed, apart from the chimney stack which juts up into the sky. Not much survives of the former courtyard of the castle. The main hall was on the first floor, reached by a turnpike stair, which continued to the rooms on the upper floors. It is clearly visible from the A760 road going south from the village to Kilbirnie. It was built by the Glen family but passed in the late 16th century to the Hamiltons of Ferguslie. A door lintel has a date of 1680 and the initials L.H./I.C. The family abandoned it in the 18th century in favour of a new house. The family, variously known as Sempill, Sempil, Sempel and Semple, had probably owned estates in the area from as early as the 13th century. Robert Semple, Steward of the barony of Renfrew during the reign of Alexander II, was recorded as living in Elliston Castle, whose ruins lie near Howwood. The Semples of Elliston fought for Robert the Bruce, and steadily grew in power to become the Steward's hereditary Baillies of Renfrewshire. They were appointed Hereditary Sheriffs of Renfrewshire and Hereditary Baillies of Paisley. They were later designated as Lords Semple. Their extensive land holdings, Castle Semple, constituted some areas of Lochwinnoch and its hinterland. At some point, probably in the 15th century, the family built a tower keep at the east end of the north shore of the Loch.

Dumbarton Castle is enthroned on the 73m high Dumbarton Rock. In its more than 1500-year history it was the scene of many feuds and skirmishes. Of great strategic importance in the Middle Ages, it always remained a suitable vantage point and place of refuge. David II hid here successfully in 1333-34 and Mary Queen of Scots in 1548 before they could flee to safer climes.

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Remains of a magnificent gothic mansion in North Ayrshire. It's a perfect spot for a runaround or a picnic with lots of open green space.

Fabulous Portencross Castle overlooking the Firth of Clyde near West Kilbride in Ayrshire.

Remains of a magnificent gothic mansion in North Ayrshire. It's a perfect spot for a runaround or a picnic with lots of open green space.

The original Balloch Castle was built in the 11th century and extensively re-built and improved in the 13th century. By the 19th century when John Buchanan bought the estate it was a ruin. He demolished what was left and built the current Tudor Gothic style castle. In 1915 Balloch Castle and the surrounding estate was bought by Glasgow City Council. It became a designated country park in 1980 and part of the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park in 2002. Today the surrounding gardens, park land and wider estate are open to the public. There is a nice network of paths and trails that are great for a run. You can also extend a route up to nearby Knockour Hill.

The oldest recorded stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a massive lump of volcanic rock, so you can imagine it would be hard to conquer! May be closed so check ahead if you're visiting.

Fine castle looking out over the Firth of Clyde. Steeped in Scottlsh history so well worth stopping off and exploring the site if you've got time.

"It is said that Portencross Castle was the last resting place of the great kings of Scotland." Portencross Castle is about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century, with the present tower castle thought to date from the mid-14th Century. Amazing views across the Firth of Clyde to Arran.

Good parking available and the ruins can be well explored.

The island’s first legal distillery for over 150 years. Until the 19th century, Arran was renowned for its Malt Whisky, often made illicitly, and known locally as "Arran Water".

Lochranza, a village on the Isle of Arran, boasts a dramatic castle, a distillery and plenty of wildlife in the surrounding area.