Dunure Castle & Labyrinth
Right next to Dunure harbour
on the Clyde coast in South Ayrshire.
on the Clyde coast in South Ayrshire.
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The castle was built in the 13th century but the main part remaining is of 15th and 16th
century origin. There are steps and walkways with information boards to tell you what you
are seeing. Dunure Castle was a stronghold of the Kennedys of Carrick, Earls of Cassilis,
and is in private hands. Access is free.
It's believed that the castle was in ruins before 1700 and that some of the stone was re-used to build Cromwell's Citadel in Ayr, five miles or so north.
The labyrinth is a few yards to the south. Tricky to get down to and set in a hollow but plans are in hand to improve access. At fifty feet or so wide the labyrinth is described as a classical seven-circuit design.
It has strong connections to Paganism and Scotland's Pictish past and has no historical link to the castle. Built and maintained by local volunteers the labyrinth was constructed from 2008 onwards.
Excellent parking is available for the castle and the maze (a small fee in summer months) with toilets and a children's playground.
It's believed that the castle was in ruins before 1700 and that some of the stone was re-used to build Cromwell's Citadel in Ayr, five miles or so north.
The labyrinth is a few yards to the south. Tricky to get down to and set in a hollow but plans are in hand to improve access. At fifty feet or so wide the labyrinth is described as a classical seven-circuit design.
It has strong connections to Paganism and Scotland's Pictish past and has no historical link to the castle. Built and maintained by local volunteers the labyrinth was constructed from 2008 onwards.
Excellent parking is available for the castle and the maze (a small fee in summer months) with toilets and a children's playground.
