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[Barnbougle Castle continued from page 31]
"Untill just approach [approached] from the west the ivy mantled ruin of Barnbougle remains unseen on its
projecting rock built terraced point of the shore owing to an intervening mound of earth The
ruin though now greatly delapidated still rises tall and slender to a lofty elevation on its remarkable site
and presents a bold as well as broad exterior to the water. Its architectural details are feudal
but more modern than might be readily anticipated. Indeed save the ivy which now in a
measure sustains in an upright position one great block of the masonry reft asunder from top
to bottom there are few traces of antiquity beyond its dilapidation to be seen about this
stronghold." etc. etc.

"Of the date when Barnbougle Castle was erected we have no manner of evidence. On
the rising ground near it is situated the graceful and ornamental structure of the
modern mansion." etc. -- Life on Land & Water at Queensferry by W.W. Fyfe. Page 163