Blairquhan Castle

Four families have lived at Blairquhan. The McWhirters built the first tower-house in about 1346. Through marriage they were succeeded by the Kennedys, who built a large regular front south west of the Tower in 1573. In the early 17th Century the Whi...

Crossraguel Abbey

Crossraguel was founded early in the 13th century by the Earl of Carrick and its remains include the church, cloister, chapter house and domestic premises....

Culzean Castle and Country Park

Whether you're a keen gardener, an avid antiques collector or happy just to soak up some history, Culzean is a great place to spend the day. The castle was converted by the architect Robert Adam as a bachelor residence for the Earl of Cassillis, betw...

Maybole Collegiate Church

The chapel of St Mary was founded by John Kennedy of Dunure in 1371 and the associated college 11 years later. Its function was to allow prayers to be said for the founder and his family.
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