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Lochranza Castle

Photogenic 13th-century Lochranza Castle is said to have been the inspiration for the castle in The Black Island, Hergé’s Tintin adventure. Standing on a promontory, it’s now basically a draughty shell inside, with interpretative signs to help you decipher the layout.

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