Eglinton Castle
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The ruins of a once-grand castle that played host to a tournament with 100,000 attendees.

šŸ“œ Ruins of a once-grand 18th-century castle in Eglinton Country Park, Scotland, built on the site of a 16th-century stronghold.
šŸ” Site of the extravagant 1839 Eglinton Tournament with 100,000 attendees.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore the historical ruins of a significant Scottish castle set in a country park.
šŸŒ³ Enjoy the picturesque grounds of Eglinton Country Park.
āœØ Imagine the grandeur of its past events and learn about the famous Eglinton Tournament.
šŸš¶ Easy access with plenty of parking.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Only scant remains of the castle are left, with only a corner tower and exterior walls remaining.
šŸš¶ Park focuses more on country park activities than the castle itself.

Hours

šŸ•’ Access at all reasonable times.

Tips

šŸ…æļø Plenty of parking available at Eglinton Country Park visitor centre.

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