Kerelaw Castle, 12th century fortified castle ruins in Stevenston, Scotland.
The castle structure presents three remaining walls with Gothic windows and an angle turret at its northeastern section, surrounded by dense vegetation.
Built around 1191 by Stephen Lockhart following a land grant from Richard de Morville, the castle underwent reconstruction after Lord Montgomerie burned it in 1488.
The castle walls contained carved coat of arms of Scottish nobility, believed to have originated from the nearby Kilwinning Abbey during the reformation period.
Visitors can observe the castle ruins from outside a protective fence, with an information board providing details about the historical structure.
Nine fishermen from Saltcoats received castle leases in 1545 in exchange for transporting the Earl's furniture between Finlayston and the castle each spring and autumn.
Location: North Ayrshire
Location: Stevenston
Inception: 1191
GPS coordinates: 55.64840,-4.75230
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:14
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