Carleton Castle, Tower house in Lendalfoot, Scotland.
The five-storey stone structure stands in a prominent position above Carleton Bay, with remnants of internal plastering and a garderobe feature.
The fifteenth-century Category B Listed Building was controlled by the Cathcarts of Killochan and protected a mountain pass along the old Portpatrick road.
The castle carries the tale of Sir John Cathcart, who allegedly married nine heiresses for their wealth and disposed of them at the nearby Games Loup cliffs.
The castle ruins remain accessible near the village of Lendalfoot, approximately six miles south of Girvan, with visible architectural elements from multiple periods.
A substantial earth mound called Little Carleton Fort predates the stone castle and features a circular ditch with evidence of former palisaded defenses.
Location: South Ayrshire
Location: Colmonell
GPS coordinates: 55.16470,-4.93250
Latest update: April 3, 2025 12:02
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