Carnbane Castle, Glen Lyon

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Carnbane Castle, Glen Lyon is a castle in Perth and Kinross. The Albion Guide charts 18 castles in the county; this is one of them. It sits within Loch Rannoch and Glen Lyon National Scenic Area. The nearest other castle is Comrie Castle, 11 km to the east.

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