Where is Eglinton Castle?

Eglinton Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA13 7QE).

How do I get to Eglinton Castle?

The nearest railway station is Kilwinning, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA13 7QE.

Who runs Eglinton Castle?

Eglinton Castle is operated by Clan Montgomery.

Is Eglinton Castle a listed building?

Eglinton Castle is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.

Does Eglinton Castle charge admission?

Eglinton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Eglinton Castle?

The nearest railway station is Kilwinning, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA13 7QE.

Castles · Scottish Lowlands

Eglinton Castle

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Eglinton Castle — mansion in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Kilwinning · 2.9 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Eglinton Castle is located in North Ayrshire, postcode KA13 7QE. The nearest railway station is Kilwinning, which is 2.9 km away. Entry is managed by Clan Montgomery, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Eglinton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category C listed building. Managed by Clan Montgomery. Wikidata describes it as: "mansion in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6418°, -4.6716°.

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Heritage listing

Category C Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Parish Kilwinning NGR NS 32274 42206 Coordinates 232274, 642206 — Built circa 1796, by tradition attributed to the architect Paterson - Castle style mansion, now a ruin.

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From the Wikipedia article

Eglinton Castle was a large Gothic castellated mansion in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Background

Description

The ancient seat of the Earls of Eglinton, it is located just south of the town of Kilwinning. The original Eglinton Castle was burnt by the Earl of Glencairn in 1528. The current castle was built between 1797 and 1802 in Gothic castellated style dominated by a central 100 ft large round keep and four 70 ft outer towers, it was second only to Culzean Castle in appearance and grandeur. The foundation stone of the new Eglinton Castle in Kilwinning was laid in 1797, the 12th Earl of Eglinton, was proud to have the ceremony performed by Alexander Hamilton of Grange, grandfather of the American Hero Alexander Hamilton. Eglinton was the most notable post-Adam Georgian castle in Ayrshire. Amongst…

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Coordinates: 55.6418, -4.6716
District: North Ayrshire
Postcode: KA13 7QE
Parliamentary constituency: Central Ayrshire
Nearest railway station: Kilwinning — 2.9 km
Official site: www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q5348070 (CC0)
wikipedia: Eglinton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Eglintoncastle4.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Where to eat & stay near Eglinton Castle

Places to stay

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Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Eglinton Camping and Touring Site

Eglinton Camping and Touring Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.

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