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Auchencloigh Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Auchencloigh Castle is a castle in East Ayrshire. It is one of eight castles the Albion Guide charts in the county. The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, 7.7 km to the north-east. For more of the same, Trabboch Castle and Auchinleck Castle are close by.

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