Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Maybole Castle
In or near Dailly.
Maybole Castle — castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Maybole Castle is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Maybole, just 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KA19 7BY. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Maybole Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.3548°, -4.6810°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Maybole Castle is a 16th-century castle located on High Street in Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Originally built for the Earls of Cassillis, it is an L-shaped construction with Victorian two-storey extensions. It is associated with a legend of John Faa, in which an earl killed Faa and imprisoned his wife, the Countess of Cassillis, in the castle. The castle became a Category A listed building in 1971. It was added to the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland in 2009, before receiving funding in the early 21st century for renovations.
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Background
Description
The castle is located on High Street, which links the castle to the Maybole Town Hall. The walls are up to 7 feet thick, although there is a lot of decorative stonework, including faces around one the oriel window on the south-west side. A recessed area on the exterior of the tower originally displayed the coat of arms of the Cassillis family. The lower floor consists of vaulted cellars, as well as the kitchen and scullery. Early 19th century additions include the two-storey wings on the west and south sides.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3548, -4.6810
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA19 7BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole — 0.3 km
- Official site
- maybole.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q9705446 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maybole Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Maybole Castle - geograph.org.uk - 1455411.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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St Cuthbert's Church, Maybole
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Ailsa Cinema
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Lieutenant W J M Cuninghame VC and Sergeant S McGaw VC Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Maybole Flagpole
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Maybole Old Parish Church, Cassillis Road, Maybole
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New Carrick Cinema
Theatres · 0.3 km
Church of Our Lady and St Cuthbert's, Dailly Road, Maybole
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Maybole West Parish Church, Coral Hill, Maybole
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War Memorial Park Entrance Gates
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Maybole War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maybole Castle?
- Maybole Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 7BY).
- What is Maybole Castle?
- Maybole Castle — castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Maybole Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA19 7BY.
- Who owns Maybole Castle?
- Maybole Castle is owned by | website =.
- Does Maybole Castle charge admission?
- Maybole Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maybole Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 7BY.