Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Auchencloigh Castle
In or near Ochiltree.
Auchencloigh Castle — castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 7.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Auchencloigh Castle is located in East Ayrshire, postcode KA18 2RQ. The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, which is 7.6 km away. Entry is managed by Clan Crawford, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Auchencloigh Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Managed by Clan Crawford. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4207°, -4.3803°.
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Heritage listing
Auchencloigh Castle or Auchincloigh Castle (NGR NS 4945 1666 ) is a ruined fortification near the Burnton Burn, lying within the feudal lands of the Craufurd Clan, situated in the Parish of Ochiltree, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
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From the Wikipedia article
Auchencloigh Castle or Auchincloigh Castle (NGR NS 4945 1666 ) is a ruined fortification near the Burnton Burn, lying within the feudal lands of the Craufurd Clan, situated in the Parish of Ochiltree, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4207, -4.3803
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.stravaiging.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4819390 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Auchencloigh Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Auchencloigh castle - geograph.org.uk - 1475791.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchencloigh Castle?
- Auchencloigh Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2RQ).
- What is Auchencloigh Castle?
- Auchencloigh Castle — castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Auchencloigh Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2RQ.
- Who runs Auchencloigh Castle?
- Auchencloigh Castle is operated by Clan Crawford.
- Is Auchencloigh Castle a listed building?
- Auchencloigh Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Auchencloigh Castle charge admission?
- Auchencloigh Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Auchencloigh Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2RQ.