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The relocated Doon Castle
Top view of the original site

Loch Doon Castle was a castle that was located on an island within Loch Doon, Scotland.[1] The original site and the relocated remains are designated as scheduled ancient monuments.[2][3]

  1. ^ Mackenzie, William; Symson, Andrew (12 August 1841). "The history of Galloway, from the earliest period to the present time ." Kirkcudbright : J. Nicholson. Retrieved 12 August 2019 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch (SM8619)". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  3. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Loch Doon Castle (SM90203)". Retrieved 25 February 2019.

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