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Built in the 15th century by one of Scotland’s most powerful families, the Crichtons, Blackness was never destined as a peaceful lordly residence; its enduring roles were those of garrison fortress and state prison.

Culzean Castle is a romantic 18th-century castle perched on a rocky promontory with superb panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde. It is situated in approximately 600 acres of woodland and formal gardens, and boasts three miles of varied coastline.