Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Ailsa Craig Castle
Ailsa Craig Castle — castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ailsa Craig Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.2500°, -5.1129°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 23/02/2021 Local Authority South Ayrshire Planning Authority South Ayrshire Parish Dailly NGR NX 02249 99491 Coordinates 202249, 599491
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ailsa Craig Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2500, -5.1129
Sources
- wikidata: Q17840857 (CC0)
- commons: Castle and Lighthouse, Ailsa Craig.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ailsa Craig Castle?
- Ailsa Craig Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- Is Ailsa Craig Castle a listed building?
- Ailsa Craig Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Ailsa Craig Castle charge admission?
- Ailsa Craig Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.