Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Barr Castle
In or near Riccarton.
Barr Castle — castle in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock · 7.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Barr Castle 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: "castle in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5985°, -4.3797°.
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Place summary
Barr Castle is a category B listed building located in central Scotland, postcode KA4. This castle is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5985, -4.3797
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA4 8HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17791341 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barr Castle, Ayrshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Barr Castle from the south-west.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of Scotland, Wallace Street, Galston
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Galston and Loudoun Miners Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Galston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
Historic churches · 0.1 km
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Galston Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Galston
Villages · 0.3 km
Galston Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Juniper Jungle
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Loudoun Kirk
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Cessnock Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Loudoun Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Church of Scotland, Wallace Street, Galston
Church of Scotland, Wallace Street, Galston — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Galston and Loudoun Miners Memorial
Galston and Loudoun Miners Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Galston War Memorial
Galston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
St Sophia’s Church (Galston) — church in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
St Sophia’s Church (Galston) — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Galston Parish Church
Galston Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Barr Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dutch House Caravan Park
Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dutch House Caravan Park
Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Viewfield Manor Leisure Park
Viewfield Manor Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Prestwick Holiday Park
Prestwick Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns
Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Clansman, 58, 60, 62 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock
The Clansman, 58, 60, 62 John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Weston Tavern
Weston Tavern in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree
Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine
Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barr Castle?
- Barr Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA4 8HU).
- What is Barr Castle?
- Barr Castle — castle in Galston, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Barr Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA4 8HU.
- Is Barr Castle a listed building?
- Barr Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Barr Castle charge admission?
- Barr Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Barr Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA4 8HU.