Eglinton Castle, Medieval castle ruins in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
The castle structure exhibits a Gothic design with a central round keep reaching 100 feet and four outer towers of 70 feet each.
Built between 1797 and 1802, the castle replaced an earlier structure that was burned down by the Earl of Glencairn in 1528.
The castle grounds hosted the grand Eglinton Tournament in 1839, where nobles participated in medieval-style competitions and festivities.
The ruins remain accessible through Eglinton Country Park, which provides parking facilities and walking paths around the remaining castle structures.
The castle foundation stone was laid by Alexander Hamilton of Grange, grandfather of the American revolutionary figure Alexander Hamilton.
Location: North Ayrshire
Location: Kilwinning
Website: https://north-ayrshire.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/eglinton/eglinton-home.aspx
GPS coordinates: 55.64180,-4.67164
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:26
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