Abandoned castle where Prime Minister and family of film star stayed is engulfed by nature
An old castle hidden away in the forest in the west of Scotland was once a glamorous and prestigious home where notable names once stayed - but is now unrecognisable inside after being abandoned for 70 years
An old Castle nestled in Scotland may look derelict and covered in nature now - but it was once slept in by a Prime Minister and a famous star's family.
Dalquharran Castle, built around 1790 by Robert Adam is located in a South Ayrshire forest, underneath Glasgow, and around six miles from the coastal town of Girvan. It was designated a category A listed building.
The spectacular abode was once stayed at by former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and the great-grandfather of Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland actress Helena Bonham-Carter also stayed there.
However it's been sadly abandoned for 70 years as it became too big and expensive to maintain following the end of World War Two according to The Daily Record. In 1967, the lead roof was removed from the castle, meaning the owners could declare it as uninhabitable and avoid paying rates.
After being derelict for so long, photos from 2017 show a sad reality of what remains in the once prestigious castle as it lays in ruin - and entry now forbidden for safety. The greenery growing through now shows the reality of how it has been left as we share some photos from Dalquharran Castle.
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1 of 6 The outside of the Castle is still standing
The spectacular castle was built in 1790 by Robert Adam as a Grade A listed building and was visited by some notable names. Its listing describing it as "a castle-style mansion by Robert Adam, circa 1790"
(Image:Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS)2 of 6 Top view of the castle
It has been abandoned for 70 years following WW2 as it was too large and expensive to maintain - and now has trees surrounding it and even throughout the inside.
(Image:Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS)3 of 6 The entrance
Former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith stayed there - as did the great-grandfather of Helena Bonham Carter.
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4 of 6 The interior with no roof
The lead roof was removed in 1967 so the owners could declare it as uninhabitable and avoid paying rates
(Image:Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS)5 of 6 The doorway that no longer exists
The interiors were in good condition in the late 1960s, but photographs published in early 2017 confirmed that the interiors were in total ruin - and entry into the building was prohibited for safety reasons.
(Image:Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS)6 of 6 Inside of the castle
These series of stunning pictures show the ruined castle being reclaimed by nature as it's not been habited for over 70 years
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