Forts · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Hill
In or near Riccarton.
Castle Hill is a fort in the United Kingdom.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6115, -4.3098
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA16 9LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Sources
- osm: w913862028 (ODbL)
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Nearby
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Memorial to Alexander Morton
Memorial to Alexander Morton — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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.
📷 5Historic 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.
Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Newmilns Tower
Newmilns Tower — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Newmilns Tower
Newmilns Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near Castle Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Catrine House Caravan and Camping
Catrine House Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Crutherland House Hotel
Crutherland House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Viewfield Manor Leisure Park
Viewfield Manor Leisure 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
Dutch House Caravan Park
Dutch House Caravan 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.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Weston Tavern
Weston Tavern in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham
Cross Keys Inn, 1 Montgomery Street, Eaglesham in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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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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.