Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Ardmillan Castle
Ardmillan Castle — castle, later house, in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, now ruinous.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Girvan · 4.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ardmillan Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle, later house, in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, now ruinous". Coordinates: 55.2109°, -4.8785°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ardmillan Castle is a ruinous Scottish castle dating from the late 16th century. It lies on the A77 on the edge of the Firth of Clyde south of Girvan.
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Background
History
On 7 August 1563, Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed at Ardmillan before moving on to Ardstinchar Castle. The original structure was built in the late 16th century on a low mound. It was originally a rectangular tower with circular towers on the corners. The two northern towers have been removed. It was built and owned by the Kennedys of Bargany until 1658, it then passing through marriage to the Crawfords of Baidland. By 1688 it had a motte (wide ditch) built on all sides. In the 18th century a classical wing and new formal front was added and it took on more of the appearance of a house rather than a fortification, and was sometimes referred to as Ardmillan House. By 1892 it had an enclosed…
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- Coordinates
- 55.2109, -4.8785
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA26 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Girvan — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q115607192 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ardmillan Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardmillan Castle?
- Ardmillan Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA26 0HP).
- Does Ardmillan Castle charge admission?
- Ardmillan Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ardmillan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Girvan, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA26 0HP.