Airds of Kells

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Airds of Kells is a farm and a 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]

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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. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Airds of Kells (Site no. NX67SE 52)" . Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Airds of Kells (Category B Listed Building LB9721)" . Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Airds of Kells Wood: Site of Special Scientific Interest" (pdf). Retrieved 7 October 2021.


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