Castles · Central Scotland
Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte)
In or near Carmunnock.
Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains 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
The Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte) is located in central Scotland. This historical site features a motte, which is a type of earthwork mound, indicative of the medieval period. The remains are a testament to Scotland's feudal history and its castle architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7792, -4.1894
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G74 4GU
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/804169843 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte)?
- Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G74 4GU).
- What is Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte)?
- Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte)?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G74 4GU.
- Does Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte) charge admission?
- Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte)?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G74 4GU.