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There is nothing subtle in Dundonald Castle. The building, the remains of which can be seen today can be traced back to the ascension of Robert II to the Scottish throne in 1371. It was his favorite home, and he died here in 1390. The main room is the remarkably preserved Laigh Hall or Lower Hall.
Recent archaeological excavations show that the castle which remains are visible today was only the last in a long series of fortresses leading to the top of this hill. The superb visitor center and cafés run by the Friends of Dundonald Castle have a variety of models showing the development stages of the castle.

It is a 13th century fortress and the castle of the Kennedy clan, at that time controlling most of southwest Scotland. The stone labyrinth is located on the coast and is facing down to the coastline, so as you walk along the route, you can admire a stunning view of the castle.
On the boards, it is written in the castle that efforts will be made to restore it in the future, so that guests cannot access parts of the castle that are now blocked for security purposes.

In the 16th century, a small tower was located on this site, around which, over the course of several years, a beautiful ensemble in the style of Robert Adam, which was popular at that time, grew. Culzean Castle, one of several castles, in connection with which they mention not the name of the owner, but the name of the architect.
The unusual design of the architect turned out to be implemented and preserved for descendants by the National Trust of Scotland, to whom the castle was handed over by the former owners. In 1987, an image of the castle appeared on the back of a £ 5 banknote issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Visit The Growler for lunch. Enjoy healthy and delicious options like burgers, steaks, seafood, noodles, ramen, and superfood salads—all served in a cool, quirky setting. Pair your meal with one of our 13 different beers from the impressive beer tower, or explore our craft spirits and classic cocktails.
They also serve an award-winning ice creams, these are delicious.

It is one of the most significant buildings in Britain, a Palladian-style mansion, created by the Adam brothers for the fifth count of Dumfries. In April 2007, it was supposed to be sold along with a collection of furniture designed specifically for the place because of the lack of funding.
Two months before the alleged sale of James Knox, an Ayrshire resident, delivered a heartfelt address at the Prince of Wales Conference on the Protection of Ancient Monuments at Holyrood Palace. Afterwards, the prince reportedly asked him: “How do we save this house?”. Having never seen this house, the prince set to work and offered a price of £ 45 million. The house was saved.

Brig O'Dun is an ancient medieval steep mountain bridge with a single arched bridge in Ayrshire. This evocative structure is famous for playing a role in the last verse of Scottish Bard Robert Burns 'famous poem Tam o' Shanter. This landmark must be visited by every poetry lover.
If you're Robert Burn's fan, please, stay here longer, this is the birthplace of the poet. You can find the monument to the poem in the park nearby, and visit the museum in his memory.

For dinner, visit this calm and peaceful place with exquisite cuisine. The chef here offers local fresh produce with a French twist on Scottish dishes. It's a treat.
Please note, that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Also, the place is small and quite popular among locals, so, you'd better book a table.

The next day will be filled with travel. You will go to the castle of an unusual triangular shape that surrounds the moat. Thereafter, you will go to another castle, in which there is an excellent collection of knives and armor from different countries and a wonderful park. Then you will visit the Bruce's stone which stands in memory of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, and the battle of Trool in 1307.