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| wee minx |
Dalquharran Castle, Dailly, AyrshireWent a visit to this place the other day, it was a wee bit of a drive but well worth it
There is the old derelict original castle and the newer derelict Dalquharran Castle, shown above. Also a nice river and wooded area. A great chance for loads of photos and general exploring about. Quote- "Castle style mansion built for Thomas Kennedy of Dunure. The round bastion tower held the drawing room on the piano nobile with a library above, and along with the top-lit spiral central stair reflected Culzean Castle. The entrance front was originally reached via a forecourt flanked on one side by offices and by the castle itself on the other. The wings are an 1881 addition credited by different sources to either Walker and Son of Belgravia or Wardrop and Reid. All interiors have been lost, as was the roof in 1970. In front of the main entrance, and forming an integral part of the design, stands a long low stable range connected at either end to the main building by screen walls with gateways. This property should not be confused with the ruined Old Dalquharran Castle which stands nearby" Information can be found here.... http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR/Default.aspx 
A few other guys we all know went along ,and their photos are excellent, it's great to see a different take on things from your own. |
| Fjord |
Great location and a fabulous ruin considering it originally dates from the late 1700's. Did this feature in Restoration nation programme? |
| cybers |
It was a great afternoon with great weather too.
Designed by Robert Adam, Dalquharran Castle was built in the 1790s and extended by others in the early 1880’s. All that remains is the masonry shell, sitting on a hill overlooking the Ayrshire village of Dailly. Michael Laird Architects were involved in 2006-07 to help restore this historic Scottish castle in south Ayrshire as part of a new Ritz-Carlton Hotel featuring a new Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. 
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| Stuball |
You must have been standing behind my cybers 
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| Scary |
Great weather great company and great pics to round it off, well done guys and gal 
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| Stuball |
Pity the glass dome has long gone 
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| fastnet |
Great pics everyone.................. 
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| Scary |
Finally sorted my lot out.
Crosses everywhere 
Corridor 
Stables 
Brick 
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| Stuball |
This has to be my favourite shot of the day (so far)
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| cybers |
It's a great pic Stu ...
It looks alright when all the plaster had fallen lol 
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| katimac |
Amazing pictures! That's quite a place!
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