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Little Cumbrae Castle
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Little Cumbrae Castle sits on Castle Island or Allin Tuirail from the Scottish Gaelic: eilean tùr nan uaislean meaning "islet of the nobles' tower",[1][2] a small tidal island situated off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, in the Firth of Clyde. It is designated as a scheduled monument.[3]
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Little Cumbrae castle | |
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Little Cumbrae, North Ayrshire, Scotland UK | |
![]() The castle as seen from Little Cumbrae | |
Coordinates | 55.7203°N 4.941811°W / 55.7203; -4.941811 |
Site information | |
Owner | Private |
Controlled by | Montgomery clan |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | A substantial ruin |
Site history | |
Built | 16th century |
In use | Until 17th century |
Materials | Stone |
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