Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Maybole Castle
Maybole Castle — castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maybole Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.3548°, -4.6810°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Maybole Castle is a 16th-century castle located on High Street in Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Originally built for the Earls of Cassillis, it is an L-shaped construction with Victorian two-storey extensions. It is associated with a legend of John Faa, in which an earl killed Faa and imprisoned his wife, the Countess of Cassillis, in the castle. The castle became a Category A listed building in 1971. It was added to the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland in 2009, before receiving funding in the early 21st century for renovations.
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Background
Description
The castle is located on High Street, which links the castle to the Maybole Town Hall. The walls are up to 7 feet thick, although there is a lot of decorative stonework, including faces around one the oriel window on the south-west side. A recessed area on the exterior of the tower originally displayed the coat of arms of the Cassillis family. The lower floor consists of vaulted cellars, as well as the kitchen and scullery. Early 19th century additions include the two-storey wings on the west and south sides.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3548, -4.6810
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA19 7BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q9705446 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maybole Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Maybole Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1455411.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maybole Castle?
- Maybole Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 7BY).
- Who owns Maybole Castle?
- Maybole Castle is owned by | website =.
- Does Maybole Castle charge admission?
- Maybole Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maybole Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 7BY.