Ardencaple Castle
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Ardencaple Castle
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 5 Sep 2023
The tower is all that now remains of the Category B listed https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB34703 Ardencaple Castle. Originally the seat of the Clan MacAulay the castle fell into ruin and was sold off in the 1760s. It was repaired and altered in the 1780s and further alterations were made in 1877. The rest of the castle was demolished in 1957.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.00906
Longitude
-4.757006