When the foundation stone of the new Eglinton Castle in Kilwinning was laid in 1797, ‘Soldier Hugh’, the 12th Earl of Eglinton, was proud to have the ceremony performed by …
The striking ruins of Ardrossan Castle stand proudly above the town. The castle was built by Simon de Morville in around 1140 but much of what you see today dates …
Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371 and it was used as a royal residence by Robert II and his son Robert III.
Standing on a ridge, Craigie Castle consists of the ruins of a 13th-century groin-vaulted hall house and later castle. The hall house was vaulted in the 15th century, and remodelled …
Seagate Castle is a ruined 16th-century tower and town house in the heart of Irvine. It is recorded on the plaque at the entrance that Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed …