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Duchal Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Duchal Castle is a castle in Inverclyde. It is one of two castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. The nearest railway station is Woodhall, 5.6 km to the north. For more of the same, Ranfurly Castle and Newark Castle, Port Glasgow are close by.

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