Dean Castle, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. Undergoing restoration

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Dean Castle, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. Prior to 1700 it was called Kilmarnock Castle. Owned by the Boyd family, it has strong historical connections in Scottish history. Robert the Bruce who gave the Boyds these lands; James III of Scotland whose sister married a Boyd; the Covenanters, some of whom were imprisoned here; Bonnie Prince Charlie, whose rebellion was joined by the 4th Earl of Kilmarnock and Robert Burns More recently used as location in Outlander TV programme

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Dean Road, Kilmanock, KA3 1XB Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Alister Firth / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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