Auchinleck Castle, East Ayrshire
| Auchinleck Castle | |
|---|---|
| East Ayrshire, Scotland | |
Fragmentary remains of Auchinleck Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°28′46″N 4°22′33″W / 55.4795°N 4.3758°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th Century |
| Official name | Auchinleck Castle |
| Type | Secular: castle |
| Designated | 19 March 1992 |
| Reference no. | SM5269 |
Auchinleck Castle was a castle built on a rocky promontory on the eastern bank of the Lugar Water, East Ayrshire, Scotland across the river from Ochiltree Castle. It was built by the Auchinleck family in the 13th century.
The remains of the castle are designated a scheduled monument.[1]
See also
- Wallace's Cave, Auchinleck - lies just downstream from the castle.
References
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Auchinleck Castle (SM5269)". Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Auchinleck Castle (Site no. NS42SE 2)". Retrieved 25 June 2025.