Islands · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Island
In or near West Kilbride.
Castle Island — small tidal island, lying off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castle Island in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is West Kilbride, which is 6.3 km away. Entry to the island is free.
About
Castle Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "small tidal island, lying off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.7203°, -4.9418°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castle Island (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean a' Chaisteil) or Allimturrail is a small tidal island, lying off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, and to the west of Trail Island, in the Firth of Clyde. It is joined to Little Cumbrae at low tide. The castle which gives the island its name was built in 1527, and was destroyed by Cromwellian forces in 1650. It is a square keep, and is said to have been built originally to prevent deer poaching.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7203, -4.9418
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3997513 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castle Island, Scotland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castleisland.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Island?
- Castle Island is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Castle Island?
- Castle Island — small tidal island, lying off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, Scotland.
- How do I get to Castle Island?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 6.3 km away. Its coordinates are 55.7203°, -4.9418°.
- Is Castle Island free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Island?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 6.3 km away.