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Ballikinrain, Scottish Baronial castle in Killearn, United Kingdom

The grey stone castle features a prominent design with multiple dormers and stands beneath the Campsie Fells near the village of Killearn.

David Bryce designed Ballikinrain Castle in 1868 for Sir Archibald Orr-Ewing, who served as Member of Parliament for Dunbartonshire until 1892.

The castle functioned as a residential school for children with educational needs, managed by CrossReach, a Church of Scotland organization.

The structure maintains category B listed building status, indicating its architectural importance within Scotland's heritage preservation system.

A severe fire in 1913, attributed to suffragettes, caused £100,000 in damages and required three years of restoration work.

Location: Stirling

Location: Killearn

GPS coordinates: 56.05640,-4.30926

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:42

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