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Torr a'Chaisteal, Arran

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

Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls

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Torr a'Chaisteal, Arran is a dun in North Ayrshire. The Albion Guide lists two duns in the county; this is one of them. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Nearby ancient sites include Sliddery, Kilpatrick Dun and Clachaig.

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

Blackwaterfoot

Village

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Photo of Blackwaterfoot Beach, a beach in North Ayrshire, southern Scotland.Highlight

Blackwaterfoot Beach

Beach near Blackwaterfoot

Golden-sand beach and small harbour on Arran's quiet west coast.

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

King's Cave

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Sandstone sea cave on Arran's west coast, said to have sheltered Robert the Bruce, on a coastal walk from Blackwaterfoot.

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Photo of Glenashdale Falls, a waterfall near Whiting Bay, North Ayrshire, southern Scotland.

Glenashdale Falls

Waterfall near Whiting Bay

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Photo of Kildonan Beach, a beach near Whiting Bay, North Ayrshire, southern Scotland.Highlight

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Beach near Whiting Bay

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Photo of Whiting Bay Beach, a beach in North Ayrshire, southern Scotland.Highlight

Whiting Bay Beach

Beach near Whiting Bay

Long sandy east-coast beach on Arran facing Holy Isle.

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