Kildonan Castle, Medieval castle ruins on Isle of Arran, Scotland
The remains of Kildonan Castle occupy a strategic position on coastal cliffs, overlooking the island of Pladda and the Firth of Clyde entrance.
The MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles, constructed this defensive fortress in the 13th century following the end of Norse dominance in western Scotland.
The castle bears the name of Saint Donan, an Irish missionary from the 7th century who spread Christianity in the Pictish kingdoms.
The castle ruins stand on private property, but visitors can observe the structure from nearby footpaths along the Arran Coastal Way.
The fortress walls measure 1.8 meters thick at ground level and contain remnants of a wheel stair in the northeast corner.
Location: North Ayrshire
Location: Kilmory
GPS coordinates: 55.44280,-5.10556
Latest update: April 6, 2025 02:11
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