Castles · Scottish Lowlands
The Lands of Roughwood
In or near Lochwinnoch.
The Lands of Roughwood — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Lands of Roughwood is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7354°, -4.6364°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Roughwood once Ruchwood is a farm, originally an estate, possessing at one time a small tower castle. Roughwood is situated near to the town of Beith in North Ayrshire, Scotland; the lands lay within the old Lordship of Giffen.
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Background
Description
The name 'Ruch' in Scot's relates to ground that is "difficult to traverse; broken, uneven; covered with tussocky vegetation or the like". The lands consisted of 160 acres in Beith parish and 85 in Dalry parish. No improvements had been made on these lands, mainly composed of moss and clay, since 1770 and they were in a very poor state, with no roads, farm-houses ruinous, and few enclosures when acquired by the Patricks.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.7354, -4.6364
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA15 1JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Glengarnock — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q12070868 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Lands of Roughwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Roughwood Tower.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lands of Roughwood?
- The Lands of Roughwood is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA15 1JR).
- What is The Lands of Roughwood?
- The Lands of Roughwood — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to The Lands of Roughwood?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA15 1JR.
- Does The Lands of Roughwood charge admission?
- The Lands of Roughwood typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Lands of Roughwood?
- The nearest railway station is Glengarnock, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA15 1JR.