| Dalquharran Castle dominates the village from high ground above the River Girvan. It was commissioned in 1781 and completed in 1790. This Robert Adam design was built for Kennedy of Dunure and his wife (who was Robert Adam's niece). It is now merely an outer shell. | 
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        Dalquharran Castle lies on the north bank of the Water of Girvan 
        and is passed on the Barony Walk. The ruined 15th century castle dates 
        back as far as 1200.  | 
  
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