Lands of Elliston, Medieval estate in Lochwinnoch, Scotland.
The Lands of Elliston contain a late medieval tower measuring 42 feet by 33 feet with thick stone walls near Castle Semple Loch.
The Sempill family controlled these lands from 1220, with Robert Sempill serving as seneschal to the Barony of Renfrew during that period.
The estate demonstrates the architectural evolution of Scottish defensive structures, featuring gun-ports and vaults within its medieval design.
Visitors can access the estate ruins via the historic Beith to Paisley Road, which connects multiple local farms and settlements near Lochwinnoch.
The castle's strategic position allowed it to guard important communication routes, leading to its incorporation into the larger Castle Semple barony.
Location: Renfrewshire
GPS coordinates: 55.80522,-4.56757
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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