Sorn Castle, Medieval castle in Sorn, Scotland.
The pink sandstone castle stands on a cliff overlooking the River Ayr, featuring a three-story tower house with Scottish Baronial architecture additions.
The Keith family of Galston owned the castle in the late 14th century before it passed to the Hamiltons and underwent extensions through the centuries.
A white silk flag from the Covenanter army hangs in the entrance hall, displaying royal symbols and an inscription about Presbyterian reformation.
The castle opens to visitors for six weeks during early summer, with guided tours explaining the architectural changes from medieval times to Victorian era.
A turbine house constructed on the riverbank during Edwardian times allowed the castle to generate its own electricity supply.
Location: East Ayrshire
Location: Sorn
Architectural style: Scottish Baronial architecture
GPS coordinates: 55.51430,-4.30102
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:37
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