Doon Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland

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Review of Doon Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland I visited Doon Castle in May 2012. The castle can be found on the banks of Loch Doon, access is via a small narrow single track road off the A713, near... more

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brittle1906

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Doon Castle, Steeped in History 12/06/2012

Advantages Free entry and parking, lovely location,
Disadvantages Unsuitable for those with mobility issues, no facilities on site.

Review of Doon Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland I visited Doon Castle in May 2012. The castle can be found on the banks of Loch Doon, access is via a small narrow single track road off the A713, near to Dalmellington, Ayrshire. The castle is a ruin, so obviously is unoccupied. Entrance is free and I believe the castle is cared for by the Historic Scotland Society. History of Doon Castle The castle is an unusual one, being an eleven sided structure. The castle was originally built an an island towards the southern end of Loch Doon, a land-locked loch. The castle is thought to have been built on the ... more