Portencross Castle

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Can anyone give me an update on Portencross castle, did the restoration's ever get finished? The last time this was mentioned, I think they were short of funds and the project was staled.
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The castle is now open, however the staff are volunteers so I'm not sure about opening times. Worth a visit. No charge the couple of times I've been but there's a box for donations.
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loved walking up by there wi ma wee collie mix. x
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Opening times for 2016.......

Portencross Castle will open for visitors on Friday 25th March 2016 until Sunday 28th March. It will then be open daily between 2nd April and 17th April.

After this Easter period, the castle will open every weekend and holiday Mondays.

During the summer period, the castle will open every day from Saturday 2nd July.

Opening times are 11am-4pm, last entry 3.45.

On occasion, the castle will close for private events. Details of such closures will appear on the News and Events page. You can also see Forthcoming Events for details.

It is possible to arrange access to the castle outwith the normal operating season. Anyone interested in a private visit, group visit or other event should contact Ann on 01294 823799. Click this link to get in touch with us.
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Where is/was Arneil Point, can't find it on a map.

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Ardneil Point, took the d off as I can't find it on Scotlands Places. :(

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Sorry folks ,don't no where I got Ardneil Point from . Bapts just says Ardneil . :roll: Have never found a marriage for the parents ,and wondered if they came over from Ireland,but it is a Agnes Hunter as Mother.

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Thanks for that info, but where is the roof.? I expected when the work was finished the castle would look similar to Law Castle in West Kilbride.
If I remember right, and that's a big "IF", Ardneil bay was between Seamill and Portencross.
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I have many good memories of Portencross
and lot's of photo's when we were young
we used to go there a lot with Marie Ernie
Helen and Craig. When we went back
to Scotland we visited it a lot with the
children got photo of Andrew standing next to
the castle fond memories :D
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On our second last trip home we went up on to the roof with Lily and Gibby Campbell. Was blowing a gale.
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