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Kildoon Hillfort
Date Added: 13th Jul 2022
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 10th Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Kildoon Hillfort submitted by markj99 on 12th Jul 2022. Outer Rampart & Ditch of W Flank of Kildoon Fort viewed from E.
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Log Text: There is a farm track for the first 0.5 mile followed by 0.25 mile along an undulating ridge to Kildoon Fort. There are extensive views in all directions from the fort.
Cairnwhapple Stone
Date Added: 7th Oct 2022
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 24th Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Cairnwhapple Stone submitted by markj99 on 7th Oct 2022. Cairnwhapple Stone viewed from E.
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Log Text: The route to Cairnwhapple Stone is mainly on a forest track with the last 150 yards through the forest so a GPS device is necessary to locate this stone. My route can be seen on Cairnwhapple Stone.
Finnarts Hill Cairn
Date Added: 4th Nov 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Finnarts Hill Cairn submitted by markj99 on 27th Oct 2022. Finnarts Hill Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Finnarts Hill Cairn is a verdant isle in a sea of heather with a fine view of Loch Ryan to the West. The large capstone in the centre of the cairn is an impressive remnant.
Finnarts Hill Enclosure
Date Added: 4th Nov 2022
Site Type: Causewayed Enclosure
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Finnarts Hill Enclosure submitted by markj99 on 27th Oct 2022. Finnarts Hill Enclosure viewed from S.
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Log Text: Finnarts Hill Enclosure is located in heather moorland on the summit of Finnarts Hill. Reeds have largely obscured the ditch surrounding the enclosure and the irregular surface of the cairn is covered in grass tussocks. As with nearby Finnarts Hill Cairn, the W view of Loch Ryan is its most impressive aspect.
Finnarts Hill
Date Added: 5th Nov 2022
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 14th Jun 2019. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 2
Finnarts Hill submitted by markj99 on 18th Oct 2020. Finnarts Hill Standing Stone A
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Log Text: These small stones are not spectacular however if you are visiting Finnarts Hill Cairn the extra half mile extension is worthwhile.
Balchriston
Date Added: 11th Nov 2022
Site Type: Stone Fort or Dun
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 9th Nov 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Balchriston submitted by markj99 on 10th Nov 2022. Stones on W Arc of Bank surrounding Balchriston Dun Enclosure.
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Log Text: Balchriston Dun is a hidden gem. It isn't visible until you are at close quarters in a deep glen. Access to Balchriston Dun is via the N flank.
Arnsheen S
Date Added: 9th Dec 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 5th Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Arnsheen S submitted by markj99 on 8th Dec 2022. Arnsheen S Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Arnsheen Cairns are located c. 250 yards SW of a lay-by at NX 27713 77179 on the B7027 Barrhill road. They are easy to access via forest rides which are boggy but manageable. See directions on main page for details.
Arnsheen N
Date Added: 9th Dec 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 5th Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Arnsheen N submitted by markj99 on 8th Dec 2022. Arnsheen N Cairn viewed from N.
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Log Text: Arnsheen Cairns are located c. 250 yards SW of a lay-by at NX 27713 77179 on the B7027 Barrhill road. They are easy to access via forest rides which are boggy but manageable. See directions on main page for details.
Garleffin
Date Added: 10th Dec 2022
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 15th Sep 2012. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 5
Garleffin submitted by markj99 on 21st Jun 2019. Garleffin Stone in front garden.
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Log Text: Canmore ID 60935 relates the sadly familiar tale of a megalithic site destroyed by modern farming. Only 2 of the original stones remain in the garden of a bungalow called Druidslea, probably named after the stones. The standing stone in the front garden is allegedly in its original position but the second standing stone was moved to the back garden in 1991. Garleffin stones are like caged tigers in a zoo: they shouldn't be subjected to such indignity.
Haggstone Moor Cairn
Date Added: 10th Dec 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Haggstone Moor Cairn submitted by markj99 on 9th Dec 2022. SW Arc viewed from Centre of Haggstone Moor Kerb Cairn.
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Log Text: Haggstone Moor Cairn is now more accessible thanks to the construction of Glen App Wind Farm. It's possible to park up at NX 06030 73112 on a section of Stranraer Coastal Path, avoiding a longer walk. The cairn is in a field adjacent to the SCP c. 0.5 miles W from here.
Haggstone Moor Standing Stone
Date Added: 10th Dec 2022
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Haggstone Moor Standing Stone submitted by markj99 on 9th Dec 2022. Location of Haggstone Moor Standing Stone viewed from SE.
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Log Text: Glen App Wind Farm prohibits unauthorised vehicle access but allows access on foot, bike or horse. I had left my horse and bike at home, so I had to walk up the private road to NX 065 726. Expecting that the stone was recumbent, I rummaged through the rough grass and tree stumps. Unexpectedly, I found a horizontal stone at the base of a tree on NW side of the road. Moor Standing Stone may seem to be somewhat underwhelming, but I regard finding a recumbent stone at the given Grid Reference as a successful outcome.
Knockdolian
Date Added: 10th Dec 2022
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Dec 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Knockdolian submitted by markj99 on 10th Dec 2022. Knockdolian Summit viewed from E.
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Log Text: The location of Knockdalian Cairn on the summit provides amazing views all round as a bonus.
Gallop Hole
Date Added: 10th Jan 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Jan 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Gallop Hole submitted by markj99 on 8th Jan 2023. Gallop Hole Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Gallop Hole Cairn is located c. 400 yards S of Haggstone Moor Kerb Cairn. It is in a rough pasture field accessed via a sheepfold adjacent to the Loch Ryan Coastal Path.
Penderry Hill
Date Added: 9th Feb 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 5th Feb 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 2
Penderry Hill submitted by markj99 on 7th Feb 2023. Penderry Hill Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Penderry Hill Cairn is not spectacular but there are good views from the cairn.
Carlock Hill
Date Added: 9th Feb 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Feb 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Carlock Hill submitted by markj99 on 7th Feb 2023. Carlock Hill Cairn viewed from SW.
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Log Text: Many people speed past this small conical hill W of the A77, but it is a short scramble up a steep slope to a 360° panoramic view.
Drumduff
Date Added: 9th Feb 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Feb 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Drumduff submitted by markj99 on 7th Feb 2023. Drumduff Cairn viewed from S.
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Log Text: It is very satisfying to find a cairn on the map, plot a route, then actually stand in front of the cairn, in situ in its landscape. The cherry on the cake is posting the site on The Megalithic Portal, enabling people to follow in one's footsteps. I was probably the first visitor to this lonely cairn for many years.
Laggan Cairn (Barrhill)
Date Added: 28th Oct 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Laggan Cairn (Barrhill) submitted by markj99 on 28th Oct 2023. Central Hollow of Laggan Cairn (Barrhill) viewed from W.
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Log Text: Take the dead-end Forest Road at Blair Farm off the A714 c. 0.5 mile SE of Barrhill. Follow this narrow lane for c. 1 mile to a ruined house on the left of the road at NX 25692 82407. Park up and follow an overgrown track NW for c. 600 yards to a corner at NX 25263 82699. Walk N towards a gate in a deer fence. Walk W through rough boggy ground for c. 150 yards to the deer fence. Follow the deer fence N through similar terrain for c. 300 yards to Laggan Cairn (Barrhill) at NX 25354 82970.
Balmalloch Cairnfield
Date Added: 28th Oct 2023
Site Type: Barrow Cemetery
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 3 Access 1
Balmalloch Cairnfield submitted by markj99 on 27th Oct 2023. Balmalloch Cairnfield viewed from SE.
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Log Text: In its current condition Balmalloch Cairnfield is not worth visiting however you can walk through it on the way to Balmalloch Cairn.
Balmalloch Chambered Cairn
Date Added: 28th Oct 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Oct 2023. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 1
Balmalloch Chambered Cairn submitted by mickm on 9th Jan 2005. Balmalloch, Bargrennan type chambered cairn, viewed from higher ground to the south. Like many cairns of this type, it is situated on a knoll. Note also how the cairn is silhouetted against the similarly shaped Roughlea Rig to the north. The cairn is in very good condition, surviving up to 2.5m in height, with a diameter of c.17m.
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Log Text: Take the dead-end Forest Road at Blair Farm off the A714 c. 0.5 mile SE of Barrhill. Follow this narrow lane for c. 2.7 miles to Darnaconnar Farm at NX 27654 83371. There are three options from here. If you have a 4x4 you can follow the track running N from here or go by off-road bike or walk if necessary. The track is little used and overgrown in the centre. Follow the track for c. 0.8 miles to Balmalloch ruin at the end of the road. Walk NW along a path between trees for c. 120 yards to reach a forest clearing. Balmalloch Cairnfield is located c. 100 yard W from here. The area is planted with small pine trees. Balmalloch Chambered Cairn is c. 350 yards NW of this point across ditches and small trees. Make your best way towards NX 26393 84533 to reach Balmalloch Chambered Cairn.
East Threave
Date Added: 6th Nov 2023
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Scotland (South Ayrshire)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Jul 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
East Threave submitted by markj99 on 6th Jul 2023. East Threave Cairn viewed from E.
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Log Text: Directions to East Threave: Take the B741 Dailly road off the A77, N of Girvan. After c. 5 miles stay straight on for Maybole at the Dailly junction. Continue towards Maybole for c. 1 mile to a minor road on the left, signed to Kirkoswald. Take this single track road for c. 1.2 miles to a sharp left at a farm road with a cattle grid. After c. 0.3 miles on this farm road bear right onto a rough track. Follow this muddy pot holed track for c. 0.6 miles to a gateway on your left at NS 25887 04226. There is room to park on the right. Make your way though the gate towards East Threave Cairn in the grassy field.