Castles · Central Scotland
Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie
In or near Lochwinnoch.
Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie — tower house in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock · 2.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie, the nearest railway station is Glengarnock, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for the site is KA25 7LH. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "tower house in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7506°, -4.7045°.
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Heritage listing
The substantial remains of the old castle and sixteenth century manor house of Kilbirnie lie west of the town of Kilbirnie in North Ayrshire, Scotland, on the lower slopes of the Glengarnock Hills, in the old Barony of Kilbirnie. The building is also variously known as the Place of Kilbirnie, The Place, or Kilbirnie House. The site lies close to a stream and small but deep ravine that once provided a defensive function for the castle site. The castle and manor house themselves are not in the grounds of the Kilbirnie Place Golf Club, which was itself laid out in 1925 on the old landscaped 'pleasure grounds' once attached to the castle site.
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From the Wikipedia article
The substantial remains of the old castle and sixteenth century manor house of Kilbirnie lie west of the town of Kilbirnie in North Ayrshire, Scotland, on the lower slopes of the Glengarnock Hills, in the old Barony of Kilbirnie. The building is also variously known as the Place of Kilbirnie, The Place, or Kilbirnie House. The site lies close to a stream and small but deep ravine that once provided a defensive function for the castle site. The castle and manor house themselves are not in the grounds of the Kilbirnie Place Golf Club, which was itself laid out in 1925 on the old landscaped 'pleasure grounds' once attached to the castle site. The OS maps show that a much later estate and house called Place was located nearby, built by the Knox family but now mostly demolished.
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Background
History
The name "Kilbirnie" is derived from the Gaelic language, and means "Church of St Brendan". The parish was divided into three baronies: Kilbirnie, Ladyland, and Glengarnock. The feudal Barony of Kilbirnie was the largest in the parish at around 5500 acres and had the most fertile quarter with 3000 acres of arable, pasture and woodland. Kilbirnie Castle is said to be the site where in 1263 the Scots mustered under Alexander III before fighting Norwegian forces in the Battle of Largs. The castle's location is on high ground above the bend of a deep ravine, giving the site some protection along its west and north sides although it is set back from the edge of this ravine. The word place in…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7506, -4.7045
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA25 7LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.kilbirnie.uk.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q4862997 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kilbirnie House - geograph.org.uk - 585593.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie?
- Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA25 7LH).
- What is Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie?
- Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie — tower house in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA25 7LH.
- Is Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie a listed building?
- Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie charge admission?
- Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Barony and Castle of Kilbirnie?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA25 7LH.