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Laight Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Laight Castle is a castle in East Ayrshire. It is one of eight castles the Albion Guide lists in the county. Maybole Station is 15.1 km away to the west. Other castles nearby include Auchencloigh Castle, Martnaham Castle and Trabboch Castle.

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