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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · Scottish Lowlands

Castle Hill

In or near Riccarton.

Castle Hill is a fort in the United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Newmilns - geograph.org.uk - 4703379

Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Castle Hill is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.6115°, -4.3098°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Castle Hill is a fort located in central Scotland, postcode KA16. It is notable for its historical significance and archaeological remains, reflecting the region's ancient defensive structures.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.6115, -4.3098
Postcode
KA16 9LB
Parliamentary constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Sources

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Memorial to Alexander Morton

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Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Loudoun Old Parish Church, Main Street, Newmilns

Loudoun Old Parish Church, Main Street, Newmilns — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Tower House, Newmilns - geograph.org.uk - 4703267📷 5

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Newmilns

Newmilns — a village in scotland central.

Plaque in Kirkgate Gardens, Newmilns - geograph.org.uk - 4703373📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

Bridge, River Irvine, Craigview Road, Newmilns

Bridge, River Irvine, Craigview Road, Newmilns — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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The Loudoun Arms, Main Street, Newmilns - geograph.org.uk - 4025981📷 3

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Newmilns Tower

Newmilns Tower — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Tower House, Newmilns - geograph.org.uk - 4703267📷 5

Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands

Newmilns Tower

Newmilns Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Where to eat & stay near Castle Hill

Places to stay

On River Ayr Way - View to Howford Road Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3284970📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Catrine House Caravan and Camping

Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Bridge on woodland path - geograph.org.uk - 7934738📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Crutherland House Hotel

Crutherland House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Former tollhouse - geograph.org.uk - 6690155📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Viewfield Manor Leisure Park

Viewfield Manor Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Macrae's Monument - geograph.org.uk - 178864📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Dutch House Caravan Park

Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Macrae's Monument - geograph.org.uk - 178864📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Dutch House Caravan Park

Dutch House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Wooded Drive - geograph.org.uk - 2794511

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

Tower House, Newmilns - geograph.org.uk - 4703267📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns

Loudoun Arms, 69 Main Street, Newmilns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

The Clansman, Kilmarnock - geograph.org.uk - 6854196📷 5

Historic 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.

Townend, A735, Kilmaurs - geograph.org.uk - 7134361📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Weston Tavern

Weston Tavern in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

westontavern.co.uk
The Orry - geograph.org.uk - 7114361📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham

Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

OS Published Abstract Bolt, Eaglesham, Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 8179580📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham

Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Over Fork Over, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 3807829📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree

Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Forts · Scottish Lowlands

Roman Battle Ground 1216

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Forts · Scottish Lowlands

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Forts · Scottish Lowlands

Arbory Hill Fort

Arbory Hill Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Hill?
Castle Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA16 9LB).
What is Castle Hill?
Castle Hill is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Castle Hill?
Drivers can use postcode KA16 9LB.
How do I get to Castle Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KA16 9LB. It sits within the Kilmarnock and Loudoun parliamentary constituency.