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Airds of Kells

Airds of Kells

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Airds of Kells is a farm and small estate in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in the parish of Kells, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.[1] The Category B listed farmhouse dates from the late 18th century but possibly incorporates parts of an older building. The estate was associated with the Gordons of Lochinvar from the 15th century.[2]

Airds of Kells Wood is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, notified in 1983. It has the largest remaining block of oak woodland in the Water of Ken/River Dee valley.[3]

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  1. [1]
    Historic Environment Scotland. "Airds of Kells (210349)". Canmore. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  2. [2]
    Historic Environment Scotland. "Airds of Kells (Category B Listed Building) (LB9721)". Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Airds of Kells Wood: Site of Special Scientific Interest" (pdf). Retrieved 7 October 2021.


55.0111°N 4.0713°W / 55.0111; -4.0713

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