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Dalry

This small industrial town’s square is dominated by the Parish Church of St Margaret, dating from the 1870s. The town’s name comes from the Gaelic “Dal Righe”, mening the “King’s Field”, which indicates that at one time it must have had royal connections. To the south east of the town is Blair Castle, a large mansion centred on what was a typical Scottish tower house of the 12th century. The parkland which surrounds it was laid out by William Blair in the 1760s. It is the home of Clan Blair, who were supporters of both Bruce and Wallace. It  was at one time the home of the daughter of the English King John, who had married William de Blare. Now the mansion can be hired as a venue for conferences and seminars.