Castles · Northern Ireland
Rathlin Castle
Rathlin Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rathlin Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 55.2972°, -6.1692°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rathlin Castle, also known as Bruce's Castle, was a castle on Rathlin Island off the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland.
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Background
History
Rathlin Castle was probably built for Sir John de Courcy in the early thirteenth century. In 1213, it was granted to Donnchad mac Gilla Brigte, and passed into the possession of the de Lacys two years later. Later in the century, it passed into the possession of the Bissets. In 1306, after being defeated by Sir Aymer de Valence at the Battle of Methven, and then by the Lord of Lorne at the Battle of Strathfillan, King Robert I of Scotland retired to Rathlin Castle for the winter with a small following of his most faithful men, including James Douglas, Lord of Douglas, Bruce's brothers Thomas, Alexander and Edward, as well as Sir Neil Campbell and Malcolm II, the Earl of Lennox. Angus Og…
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- Coordinates
- 55.2972, -6.1692
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT54 6TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
Sources
- wikidata: Q7295653 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rathlin Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rathlin Castle?
- Rathlin Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT54 6TF).
- Does Rathlin Castle charge admission?
- Rathlin Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rathlin Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT54 6TF. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.