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[Opposite page - photograph - Rusko Castle]

The O.S. [Ordnance Survey] marks a "Picts Kiln" in a field at
upper Rusko. No trace of it remains nor had the
farmer ever heard of it busy as he was ploughing
up his potatoes on the site.

Rusko Castle
This is a charming example of an early
16th century castle with some of the outbuildings
still standing beside it. It was occupied until
18 Years ago by farm labourers and
though some money is evidently spent on its
upkeep its condition leaves much to be
desired. Cattle frequent the courtyard and
their manure lies ankle deep over it in
a disgusting manner. This cannot be beneficial
to the foundations. There is one fine fireplace
on the first floor, in an excellent state of
preservation, with moulded jambs.
The floors are in a bad state & the upper
one dangerous. The situation is very beautiful on a
natural terrace above the fleet with fine old
trees growing on the bank above it forming
a background. The arms over the
entrance on the basement are much
effaced. The upper arms are the Royal
Coat & supporters, with, in the left hand
top corner of the panel a letter I &
before it another letter, partially broken off

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