Castles · Central Scotland
Ladyland Castle
In or near Lochwinnoch.
Ladyland Castle — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lochwinnoch · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ladyland Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Lochwinnoch, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KA25 7JR. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Ladyland 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 North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7854°, -4.6758°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Parish Kilbirnie NGR NS 32305 57915 Coordinates 232305, 657915 — Circa 1609. Ruined castle, of which only the east corner of the north wall survives above ground level. Its height, dressed quoins, an elliptical gun port, a rectangular window opening and a rubble pile on its south side distinguish it from the garden wall. Incorporated with rubble-built garden walls, around rectangular enclosure, probably built or rebuilt in 1817. Entered from the south, immediately to west of castle, by a segmental-arched gateway with wrought-iron gates. 3 carved stones above; central rectangular with acroterion pediment and apex urn is inscribed "WC, CH" and dated 1817; flanking pediment shaped stones have ball finials; and were probably removed from the castle. Stone to left is inscribed "WH, IB, Anno 1669"; that to right is patterned with triangular and circular motifs. Central gateway and some square beehive recesses in north wall. — NSA suggests 1661 as possibly the date of alterations or <> acquisition of estate by Hamilton of Ardoch.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ladyland Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA25. It is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7854, -4.6758
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA25 7JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Lochwinnoch — 3.8 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830052 (CC0)
- commons: Ladyland Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ladyland Castle?
- Ladyland Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA25 7JR).
- What is Ladyland Castle?
- Ladyland Castle — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ladyland Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lochwinnoch, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA25 7JR.
- Is Ladyland Castle a listed building?
- Ladyland Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Ladyland Castle charge admission?
- Ladyland Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ladyland Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lochwinnoch, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA25 7JR.