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Auchagallon Stone Circle

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

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Auchagallon Stone Circle is a stone circle in North Ayrshire. It is one of three stone circles the Albion Guide lists in the county. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. It sits inside North Arran National Scenic Area.

Other ancient sites nearby include Moss Farm, Machrie Moor and The Doon.

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Photo of King's Cave, a landmark near Blackwaterfoot, North Ayrshire, southern Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Blackwaterfoot, a village in North Ayrshire, southern Scotland.

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