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The Castles of Ayrshire - Scotland
Alphabetical List with Links
Ayrshire Travel & Accommodation Information - click here
Classification of castles by code letter:
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towers and tower houses
(mainly around 1540-1680)
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K |
simple keeps
(14th and early 15th century)
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KK |
developed keeps including chambers and courtyards
(from around 1400-1540)
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E |
E-plan tower houses featuring more than one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
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L |
L-plan tower houses featuring a main block and one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
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Z |
Z-plan tower houses featuring 2 corner towers situated obliquely opposite each other
(16th and 17th centuries)
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O |
walled enclosures
(mainly 12th and 13th century)
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C |
reasonably important castles built around a central courtyard
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h |
18th century tower houses
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V |
castles of unusual plan
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m |
much modified or modernised castellated structures
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Accommodation
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GLENGENNET FARM
with panoramic views over the Galloway Forest Park.
Near Culzean Castle. Turnberry Golf Course 14 miles. Ayr 22 miles.
Offers 2 self catering properties (farmhouse & cottage) sleeping 6 - 8.
Plus 4 Star B&B in the renovated Victorian shooting lodge.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs
and Farm Stay UK. Welcome Host. Credit cards accepted.
GLENAPP CASTLE
5 Star fairytale romantic hideaway with 30 acres of private grounds.
Accommodation is available on a Dinner, B&B basis or you can hire the castle for exclusive use.
17 luxury bedrooms and suites. Views across the Irish Sea to Ailsa Craig, Arran and the Mull of Kintyre.
Highly recommended for its culinary excellence.
AA 3 Red Stars and 3 Rosettes. Michelin 4 Red Turrets.
Located 15 miles north of Stranraer. Prestwick Airport 40 miles. Culzean Castle 23 miles. Turnberry golf course 20 miles.
Golf, shooting, horse riding and fishing. Facilities for weddings, Scottish banquets, etc.
Stay with Scotland's Best B&Bs which are all small, 4 or 5 star establishments.
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Travel & Tours
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The Internet Guide to Scotland
provides online info about Travel - Transport - Accommodation - Sightseeing - Weddings.
Celia Ffitch-Stewart
Fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tour.
Half day, full day or extended tours. Airport collection (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness).
Services can include itinerary planning and accommodation reservations. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries. Member of HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association).
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