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Ancient Sites of Arran

The Isle of Arran contains a dense concentration of prehistoric and medieval remains. Highlights include the Machrie Moor stone circles, dating back to the Bronze Age, and Neolithic chambered tombs like Carn Ban and the Giant's Graves. The island's later history is represented by the 13th-century ruins of Lochranza Castle, once a royal hunting lodge, and the coastal remains of Kildonan Castle. These sites offer a timeline of human habitation from early agricultural communities to medieval feudal strongholds.

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Lochranza Castle

Lochranza Castle is an L-plan fortified tower house situated on a promontory in Lochranza, on the northern part of the Isle of Arran in…

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Torrylin Chambered Cairn

Torrylin Cairn is the remains of a Neolithic chambered tomb. It is located near Kilmory on the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

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Machrie Moor Stone Circle 1

One of six circles on the moor, this site features low granite boulders. Excavations revealed it was preceded by a timber circle used for ritual purposes during the early Bronze Age.