Castles · Scottish Highlands
Knock Castle, Largs
Knock Castle, Largs — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Knock Castle, Largs is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8263°, -4.8847°.
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Heritage listing
Knock Castle is a private residence on the outskirts of Largs, on the west coast of Scotland. It was built by A member of the shipbuilding Steele family in 1851, with a further wing added in the early twentieth century. The restored seventeenth century Knock Old Castle is within the grounds.
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From the Wikipedia article
Knock Castle is a private residence on the outskirts of Largs, on the west coast of Scotland. It was built by A member of the shipbuilding Steele family in 1851, with a further wing added in the early twentieth century. The restored seventeenth century Knock Old Castle is within the grounds.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8263, -4.8847
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6422763 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Knock Castle, Largs (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Knock Castle - geograph.org.uk - 608859.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knock Castle, Largs?
- Knock Castle, Largs is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8SE).
- Is Knock Castle, Largs a listed building?
- Knock Castle, Largs is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Knock Castle, Largs charge admission?
- Knock Castle, Largs typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Knock Castle, Largs?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8SE.