Ardstinchar Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Ardstinchar Castle consists of castle ruins perched on a rocky hilltop at the edge of Ballantrae. The standing remains show traces of a central keep and flanking square towers that once formed a fortified courtyard structure.
This fortress was built around 1450 and became an important defensive stronghold in the region. During the 1700s its structure was dismantled, with stones repurposed for bridge construction over the River Stinchar.
The castle reflects the architectural evolution of Scottish defensive structures, featuring a four-storey keep and two square towers connected by courtyard walls.
The site sits at the junction of the A77 and B7044 roads near Ballantrae. The neighboring village provides accommodation and basic services for visitors exploring the ruins.
The castle builder, Hugh Kennedy, started as a Dominican friar and later commanded troops for Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years War.
Location: South Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.09890,-5.00038
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23
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