The Loupin Stanes, Eskdalemuir. A small oval of stones on a constructed platform.
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The Loupin Stanes, Eskdalemuir. A small oval of stones on a constructed platform.
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Torhouse Stone Circle, near Wigtown in the Machars of Galloway. A surprisingly well preserved circle at the heart of an ancient ceremonial landscape.
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Hidden by overgrowth on the shores of the White Loch is the burial ground at Inch Old Kirk, near Castle Kennedy. There has been a church here since the medieval period, until it was abandoned in 1861.
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The Carlin Stone, near Elrig in the Machars of Galloway (Carlin = old woman/crone/Cailleach (Gaelic)/winter goddess/witch). It may be the only surviving stone of a circle.
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Crossmichael Parish Church - the main body dates from around 1750, but the distinctive tower is possibly early 1600s. It sits on a small knoll and has probably been a site of worship since ancient times.
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Dunure Castle, Ayrshire. An early home of the Kennedy Earls of Cassillis. The 4th Earl tortured Allan Stewart here in 1570, by roasting him and they say his screams can still be heard.
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Monreith House in the Machars of Galloway. Built in 1791 by William Maxwell, clearing Myrton village and using stone taken from Myrton Castle.
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Boreland Cairn, in Knockman Woods near Newton Stewart. A Clyde type Neolithic chambered cairn with horned courtyard. It's western side retains many of its kerb stones.
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