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Old Photographs Killochan Castle Scotland
Old photograph of Killochan Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland. This Scottish castle is one of the finest fortified houses in South Scotland, with history dating back to 1324. The lands were gifted to the Cathcart Family by Robert the Bruce and the castle remained in the Cathcart Family for the next 630 years, one of the longest terms of ownership in one family for a Scottish residence. A force of 120 solders was order to attack Killochan in 1678 but had to admit defeat due to its heavy fortifications. During the 18th Century, out buildings were demolished and Robert Adam, famed architect of the time, designed a new wing and the Gatehouse. The castle has a large number of secret passages and stairways built into the huge stone walls and behind panelling to allow the family escape routes if the odds were to heavily stacked against them.
Old photograph of Killochan Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland.
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