DUNURE CASTLE

In ruins for more than 300 years, this castle is nevertheless particularly imposing and impressive, overlooking the sea. It was once more important than Culzean Castle, its famous neighbour. Its origins date back to 1200. The Kennedy family prospered here. Mary Queen of Scots is said to have stayed there for three days from August 4, 1563, as the guest of Gilbert Kennedy. The castle was the scene of battles and the object of many conflicts. It became a ruin around 1700 and was used as a quarry before becoming a romantic site.