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Parts five and six of The Battle of Largs retold in nine parts by Todd Ferguson after research by Glasgow Archaeological Society.
The Battle of Largs, part five: The other expedition to Loch Long and the Storm arrives with a vengeance.
Parts three and four of The Battle of Largs retold in nine parts by Todd Ferguson after research by Glasgow Archaeological Society.
Todd Ferguson is a local councillor for North Ayrshire, Scotland. Born and bred in West Kilbride, Todd takes a huge interest in his hometown, both the past and the present. Next to politics, he is a graduate of archaeology and in this re-telling of the Battle of...
The Battle of Largs retold by Todd Ferguson
The Battle of Largs – enlightening information from the past by Todd Ferguson
Recipe: Seville Orange Marmalade
From Lucy’s Kitchen: Seville orange marmalade By Lucy J. Hunter-Weston In the northern hemisphere, January is a long, dark and cold month. And this year, we have more than our fair share of rather gloomy days. Thinking about my next recipe to post, it occurred to me...
The Clan Hunter International Gathering Scotland guided tour September 2022
by Lucy J. Massaar Hunter-Weston Following another successful Zoom meeting on Sunday 7th February 2021 with our Clan Chief, Madam Pauline, I thought it prudent to mention the highlights of the Scotland guided tour that travel agent Lois Wallace...
Heritage
By Lucy J. Massaar Hunter-Weston Heritage Journey Connect To want to be part of a greater whole has always been human instinct. It gives weight to our very existence and lays a solid foundation from which we can grow. At a personal...
The amazing Clan Hunter (War) Bow
Lucy J. Massaar Hunter-Weston The firearm of medieval times was the bow and arrow - the war weapon of the time. Soldiers were required to hone their archery skills and the range of a flight arrow would have depended on the strength of the archer and the length and...
The Highlands of Scotland – sensational castles
Onward and upward to the Highlands Captivating Castles, the bastions of our heritage If I were a medieval brick or block of limestone in an ancient castle wall - the stories I could tell! The gossip, the intrigue, the battles, love and honour, nothing would I leave...
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DIRECTIONS
You will find us off the A78 just north of West Kilbride. Look for our driveway marked by stone pillars and "Hunterston Estate"
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Hunterston KA23 9QG
Telephone: 07980 209060
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OPENING TIMES AND ACCESS
Acccess to Hunterston Castle is strictly by appointment. Note that as a historic monument, wheel chair access is limited. More visitor information is available on our visitors page . Please email us to arrange a visit.
