Kilmahew Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Cardross, Scotland.
The stone castle ruins stand on elevated ground north of Cardross, featuring remnants of a four-story tower house from the 16th century.
The lands were granted to the Napier family by Malcolm, Earl of Lennox in 1290, with the castle construction completed during the 16th century.
The Napier family maintained the castle for 18 generations, producing notable engineers including Robert Napier who influenced Clyde shipbuilding industry.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked paths near St Peter's Seminary, with the site currently managed by Kilmahew Education Trust.
The castle underwent architectural modifications in 1744 by John Douglas and received gothic alterations during the 19th century under Alexander Sharp's ownership.
Location: Argyll and Bute
Location: Cardross
Inception: 1290
GPS coordinates: 55.97250,-4.64278
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:13
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