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Dunstaffnage Castle

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Dunstaffnage Castle is a castle in Argyll and Bute. The Albion Guide maps 36 castles in the county; this is one of them. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland.

Other castles nearby include Dunollie Castle and Achadun Castle. The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, 3.2 km to the east.

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