Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Monk Castle
In or near West Kilbride.
Monk Castle — category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalry · 1.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Monk Castle, the nearest railway station is Dalry, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KA13 6PN. Accessibility is limited, and it is advisable to check for any specific needs before your visit.
About
Monk Castle is a category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB13661). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority North Ayrshire Planning Authority North Ayrshire Parish Kilwinning NGR NS 29150 47354 Coordinates 229150, 647354 — An example of a small Laird's House, possibly early 17th century - Roofless, but walls are quite entire; coarsed stone blocks; crowstepped gables with skews; a long rectangle on plan with square projecting staircase turret; low wide doorway has three pieces of grotesque sculpture over it - ground floor originally vaulted.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monk Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6895, -4.7195
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA13 6PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Dalry — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830678 (CC0)
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Dalgarven Mill Museum
Watermills · 1.6 km
Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume
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St Palladius' Roman Catholic Church, Aitken Street, Dalry
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Blair Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
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Groatholm Bridge
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St Margaret's Church, The Cross, Dalry
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Trinity Church, The Cross, Dalry
Historic churches · 2.1 km
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Dalry
Villages · 2.2 km
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · Scottish Lowlands
Braidwoods
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monk Castle?
- Monk Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA13 6PN).
- What is Monk Castle?
- Monk Castle — category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monk Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dalry, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA13 6PN.
- Is Monk Castle a listed building?
- Monk Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Monk Castle charge admission?
- Monk Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Monk Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dalry, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA13 6PN.