Castles · Central Scotland
Renfrew Castle
Renfrew Castle — castle in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garscadden · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Renfrew Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8783°, -4.3777°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Renfrew Castle was situated at the royal burgh of Renfrew, Scotland, which is near the confluence of the River Clyde and the River Cart. The original 12th-century castle was built by Walter fitz Alan, upon a river islet known as the King's Inch. This was replaced in the 13th century with a new castle by the road to the Clyde ferry, which became a royal castle under King Robert II. In the 15th century, the King's Inch site was rebuilt as Inch Castle by Sir John Ross. Both castles were demolished in the 18th century and nothing remains above ground at either site.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8783, -4.3777
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA4 8YY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire North
- Nearest railway station
- Garscadden — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7313158 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Renfrew Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Renfrew Castle?
- Renfrew Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA4 8YY).
- Does Renfrew Castle charge admission?
- Renfrew Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Renfrew Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Garscadden, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA4 8YY.