Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Old Loudoun Castle, Motte
In or near Riccarton.
Old Loudoun Castle, Motte — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Gordon Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock · 9.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Loudoun Castle, Motte is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Old Loudoun Castle, located in central Scotland, is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle. Its earthworks and remaining structures reflect the typical defensive architecture of the period. The site is of historical interest, though specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6110, -4.3556
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA16 9LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock — 9 km
Sources
- osm: node/13677149939 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Loudoun Castle, Motte?
- Old Loudoun Castle, Motte is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA16 9LL).
- What is Old Loudoun Castle, Motte?
- Old Loudoun Castle, Motte — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Loudoun Castle, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA16 9LL.
- Does Old Loudoun Castle, Motte charge admission?
- Old Loudoun Castle, Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Old Loudoun Castle, Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA16 9LL. It sits within the Kilmarnock and Loudoun parliamentary constituency.