Loch Doon or Balloch Castle is an eleven-sided curtain-walled castle designed to defend its original island site at the southern end of Loch Doon. The stonework is outstanding and its beautifully hewn blocks of ashlar have stood the test of time. The original castle dates from the 13th or 14th centuries, but it is believed that a much earlier settlement was sited on a small island to the south end of Loch Doon. In 1826 nine ancient canoes containing an oak war-club and a battle-axe were discovered nearby and some of the relics can be seen at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow. It is believed that portcullis gates, which protected the castle, still lie submerged after being thrown into the loch during an attack on the castle.
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The following DJs and discos all cover the Dalmellington area and are recommended by needadisco.com for events at Loch Doon (Balloch) Castle.
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