Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Ayr Castle
Ayr Castle — castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ayr Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1197. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4660°, -4.6360°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ayr Castle was a castle situated at Ayr in Scotland. Once considered a royal castle, nothing remains of it above ground.
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Background
History
In 1197, the castle was built by King William the Lion of Scotland, who later in 1205 created a burgh at Ayr. Robert the Bruce burned the castle in August 1298 in order to keep it out of the hands of the English. The castle in 1542 was garrisoned by French troops and appears to have been demolished before the Cromwellian occupation between 1650 1651.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4660, -4.6360
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA7 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Established
- 1197
- Nearest railway station
- Ayr — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4831619 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ayr Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ayr Castle?
- Ayr Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA7 1HE).
- When was Ayr Castle built?
- Built or established in 1197.
- Does Ayr Castle charge admission?
- Ayr Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ayr Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ayr, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA7 1HE.