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Cairnryan, Cottages

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Cairnryan, Cottages is a cottage in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

From the Historic Environment Scotland record 60662

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  • Julia MacDonald, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Billy McCrorie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Mary and Angus Hogg, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • wfmillar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Cairn Hill, Cairnryan is making a weird grinding noise at night, or maybe it's just my tummy rumbling in the dark. It’s definitely older than your phone, which should make you feel small. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

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Explorer Tom Craigcaffie Tower is where the whole parish argued for three days straight about whether the roof leaned left or right. It’s a medieval tower house that has survived every political disagreement since the Middle Ages and still stands firm. The name sounds like a sneeze caught in a thimble, which fits perfectly. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.

MarslauchTower House (medieval) · 3.3 mi

Explorer Tom Marslauch would describe itself as a 'chill tower house with excellent views and zero interest in small talk.' It’s got that medieval ruggedness but also the vibe of someone who just wants to be left alone to think about nothing in particular. The name sounds like a sneeze caught in a thimble, which fits perfectly. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

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