Baltersan Castle, Fortified château near Maybole, Scotland
The stone structure of Baltersan Castle rises four stories high with thick walls featuring multiple chambers and a central staircase connecting all levels.
Construction of Baltersan Castle began on March 1, 1584, under the direction of John Kennedy of Pennyglen and his wife Margaret Cathcart according to entrance inscriptions.
The entrance lintel bears a religious inscription stating 'The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it' in English text.
The castle requires substantial restoration work and stands without a roof, located 1.4 miles from Maybole on the road leading to Kirkoswald.
Timothy Pont's map from 1654 shows Baltersan surrounded by extensive gardens, orchards, and woodlands, contrasting with today's agricultural fields.
Location: South Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.34279,-4.70979
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:15
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