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Kildonan Castle
Kildonan Castle, now in ruins, was used as the hunting seat of the Scottish Kings when Arran was a Crown property. Offshore is the tiny island of Pladda around which you might see seals.
Lochranza Castle
Lochranza Castle is situated about 15 miles north of Brodick, the capital of the Isle of Arran. Once a hunting lodge of the Scottish Kings, this 14th century castle is now in ruins, but is nonetheless picturesque.
Brodick Castle
This red sandstone castle nestles in dark trees at the foot of Goatfell mountain 1.5 miles out of Brodick, the capital of Arran off the west coast of Scotland. The castle is open daily from mid-April to end September 11.30am - 5pm and for 3 weekends in Oc
Brodick Castle
Arran commanded the approaches to the Firth of Clyde, so it was important to hold Arran, and hence control most of the south of Scotland. Therefore there has been a fortress here since the fifth century. There was a Viking fort here.
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