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2. portencrosscastle.org.uk › wp-content › uploadsFRIENDS OF PORTENCROSS CASTLE OUT OF TIME beautiful, sleepy ...

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   FOPC is a recognised Scottish Charity (No. SC028181) dedicated to conserving the castle and providing access to the building. In 2007 FOPC was awarded grant support from The Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland and the Architectural Heritage Fund. With additional support from local charities, North Ayrshire Council and many individuals ...

3. portencrosscastle.org.ukPortencross Castle – Historic Scottish Castle | Ayrshire ...

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   FOPC continues to maintain and develop the Castle. Projects include part reroofing, WiFi access inside the Castle, and continuous maintenance. You can help us to keep building our resources. We are looking for relevant items in connection with Portencross Castle. Perhaps you have a photograph or a poem, maybe an old postcard or a clip of film.

4. portencrosscastle.org.uk › historyHistory – Portencross Castle

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   With the support of BNFL, ownership of the castle passed to Friends of Portencross Castle on 22nd December 2005. Conservation work on the building started in February 2009. During FOPC’s recent work to restore the castle, the entrance to a pit prison (in the form of a bottle dungeon) was discovered under the spiral stair. Conservation Programme

5. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk › westkilbridePortencross Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

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   In 1998 a local charity, the Friends of Portencross Castle (FOPC), realised that if nothing was done the castle might simply cease to exist. The castle featured, unsuccessfully, in the second series of the BBC TV program Restoration in 2004. In 2005, ownership was transferred to FOPC by the previous owners, British Nuclear Fuels Limited, who ...

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6. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g551770PORTENCROSS CASTLE (2024) All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Portencross Castle is a small castle on the coast very close to West Kilbride. Entry is free and the views are simply breathtaking from there. The Friends of Portencross Castle have done a marvellous job of repairing and restoring the structure.I would definitely recommend a visit here and suggest you leave a donation to support them in continuing their good work.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Portencross_CastlePortencross Castle - Wikipedia

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   Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later. It remained in use until it was unroofed by a great ...

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   What does fopc do with Portencross Castle?

   • FOPC continues to maintain and develop the Castle. Projects include part reroofing, WiFi access inside the Castle, and continuous maintenance. You can help us to keep building our resources. We are looking for relevant items in connection with Portencross Castle.

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   Why did the Friends of Portencross Castle raise £1 million?

   • With the very structure of the castle crumbling away, the Friends of Portencross Castle raised over £1 million to bring it back to life including support from The Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Environment Scotland, and the Architectural Heritage Fund, plus contributions from North Ayrshire Council and many individuals.

   Portencross Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

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   What is happening at Portencross Castle?

   • Remembering loved ones and their links to Portencross Castle and the surrounding area. FOPC continues to maintain and develop the Castle. Projects include part reroofing, WiFi access inside the Castle, and continuous maintenance. You can help us to keep building our resources.

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   How much does it cost to visit Portencross Castle?

   • Entry is free and the views are simply breathtaking from there. The Friends of Portencross Castle have done a marvellous job of repairing and restoring the structure.I would definitely recommend a visit here and suggest you leave a donation to support them in continuing their good work.

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   Where is Portencross in Ayrshire?

   • Portencross is easy to overlook. It comprises a tiny collection of cottages, a harbour, a castle, and a pier, and stands at the end of the B7048 a little under two miles west of West Kilbride in North Ayrshire.

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   Where is Portencross Castle?

   • Overlooking the Firth of Clyde near West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Portencross Castle is a scheduled ancient monument, a recognition of its national importance. If you are interested in our history, upcoming events, or would like to make a booking for an event of your own we would love to hear from you.

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9. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk › westkilbridePortencross Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

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   Portencross from the Harbour. Portencross is easy to overlook. It comprises a tiny collection of cottages, a harbour, a castle, and a pier, and stands at the end of the B7048 a little under two miles west of West Kilbride in North Ayrshire. From its junction with the A78 the road to Portencross is not quite single track in width, but it is ...