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Glengarnock Castle is a 16th-century stronghold situated in Ayrshire, southwest Scotland. The castle comprises a tower house of characteristic Scottish design, demonstrating the defensive and residential architecture typical of the period. The site occupies a strategically important location within the valley landscape, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial control of the Scottish baronage during the early modern period. The monument survives as a substantial masonry structure that contributes to understanding domestic and military architecture in medieval and early modern Scotland.
Glengarnock Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM318. View the official record →
Glengarnock Castle is a 16th-century stronghold situated in Ayrshire, southwest Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM318.
Glengarnock Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM318.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Larabank Castle,motte (2.1 km), Barr Castle (3.7 km), Castle Semple Loch, tower house to S of loch (5.3 km).
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