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Ardstinchar Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Ardstinchar Castle is one of 14 castles the Albion Guide lists in South Ayrshire. For more of the same, Knockdolian Castle and Craigneil Castle are close by. Barrhill Station is 13.9 km away to the east.

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Photo along the Southern Upland Way, a long-distance trail running from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, southern Scotland.Highlight

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