Kingencleugh Castle

Kingencleugh Castle is a castle ruin in East Ayrshire with an L-shaped stone structure featuring slit windows and crow-stepped gables. The building has a barrel-vaulted ground floor and stands near Mauchline with views across the surrounding rural landscape.

The castle was built in 1620 to replace an earlier fortification and served the Campbell family as a residence. The structure was abandoned by the late 1700s and gradually declined into the ruins visible today.

The name references the local terrain and the castle's role as a fortified residence for the landowning Campbell family. Visitors can observe how the thick stone walls and narrow windows shaped daily life in this remote rural location.

The ruins are located near Mauchline and can be reached via the A76 road, with open grounds allowing visitors to explore the structure freely. The surrounding countryside offers pleasant walking opportunities before or after viewing the site.

Local folklore tells of an underground passage supposedly linking this site with nearby Mauchline Castle, accompanied by tales of romance and ghostly occurrences. Such stories reflect the importance locals have long attached to this location and its connections to the surrounding area.

Location: East Ayrshire

Inception: 1620

GPS coordinates: 55.50180,-4.37080

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25