Castle Kennedy & Lochinch Gardens, Stranraer, Scotland

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Brief description of site

Situated between two natural lochs the designed landscape at Castle Kennedy and Lochinch Castle comprises well-preserved parkland and elements from the grand 18th-century layout including water features and earthworks. There are terraced gardens around the 19th-century Lochinch Castle and the ruins of Castle Kennedy overlook an ornamental walled garden whose walls date from the 18th century. There is also a renowned plant collection that was started in the mid-19th century.

Brief history of site

The designed landscape at Castle Kennedy was laid out in the mid-18th century on a grand scale and was extended in the mid-19th century under the supervision of John Claudius Loudon.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	82	Grid Ref:	NX 107618
Latitude:	54.91492	Longitude:	-4.954907

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