Portencross Castle, Stone tower castle at coastal Portencross, Scotland.
The three-story castle features a vaulted ground floor, multiple entrances, and stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the Firth of Clyde.
Built around 1360 by Robert Boyd, the castle served as a significant administrative center where King Robert II signed fifteen royal charters between 1371 and 1390.
The castle holds exhibits of local archaeological findings, including artifacts from a Spanish Armada wreck and the silver-gold Hunterston Brooch from 700 AD.
The castle welcomes visitors from Easter to September, operating between 11 AM and 4 PM during weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays with free admission.
After losing its roof in a severe storm of 1739, the castle remained in continuous use by local fishermen who made various modifications to the structure.
Location: North Ayrshire
Website: http://portencrosscastle.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.69940,-4.90495
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:30
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