Ochiltree Castle, Medieval castle ruins near Lugar Water, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
The stone remains of Ochiltree Castle stand on a high rocky bank overlooking the Lugar River, across from Auchinleck Castle.
The Norman de Colville family constructed the castle in the 12th century, which Sir William Douglas destroyed in 1449 during a territorial conflict.
The castle site represents the complex relationships between Norman settlers and Scottish nobles during the medieval period in East Ayrshire.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked paths along the Lugar Water, which connect several historical landmarks in the area.
The stones from the demolished castle were later used in the construction of local farm buildings and boundary walls throughout East Ayrshire.
Location: East Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.48010,-4.37810
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:22
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