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ARDWELL
Ardwell
village is situated on the Sandhead – Drummore road (A716),
on the shore. This beach is attractive but not very sandy.
There is a small caravan site and picnic area standing on
the shores of Luce Bay, which are popular with visitors.
This
pretty village consists of a number of stone-built cottages
and has recently expanded with the addition of new housing,
which complements the traditional feel of the village.
Ardwell
is a very quiet village these days. It was once host to the
“Leek Fair” where plants were sold and bouts of drinking and
violence occurred. It is also the home of Ardwell
Gardens, which is famous for its displays of azaleas and
rhododendrons.
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Situated
in the grounds of Ardwell House are the remains of a
fine motte, which stand on the ridge above the road,
with possibly a bailey to the north.
West
of the village stands the quoad sacra parish
church which was built by Sir Mark and Lady McTaggart
Stewart (1900-1902). South of the church stands the
remains of Killaser Castle which was the home of the
McCullochs, who also held Ardwell.
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Ardwell
House
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Although
the Post Office is now closed, a bait and tackle shop is open
during the summer season.
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Ardwell