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Old Photograph Ardrossan Castle Scotland
Old photograph of the castle in Ardrossan located in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The original castle, owned by Clan Barclay, was partly destroyed during the Wars of Scottish Independence. This event, in which the English garrison were slaughtered, became known as Wallace's Larder, a name which is still applied to the remaining vaults. Rebuilt by Clan Montgomery in the 15th century, Ardrossan later fell into disuse and was partially demolished by the soldiers of Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century who used the stones to help construct the Ayr Citadel. The ruins of this castle still stand, but are in hazardous condition. The castle is said to be haunted by the ghost of William Wallace, who is said to wander the ruins on stormy nights.
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