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Airds Castle is a ruined fortification situated in Kintyre, Argyllshire, in southwestern Scotland. The castle occupies a defensible coastal position near Carradale and dates from the medieval period, with evidence suggesting construction in the later medieval era. The remains comprise substantial stone walls characteristic of Scottish castle architecture, reflecting its role as a fortified stronghold within the regional lordship structure of Kintyre. The site's prominence in the landscape and fortified design indicate its importance as a strategic defensive position controlling access to this section of the Argyll coast.
Airds Castle, 235m SE of Barncluith, Carradale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3177. View the official record →
Airds Castle is a ruined fortification situated in Kintyre, Argyllshire, in southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3177.
Airds Castle, 235m SE of Barncluith, Carradale 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 SM3177.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Portrigh Strip,earthwork (0.8 km), Carradale,fort,Kilbrannan Sound (1.9 km), Carragh an Talaidh,chambered cairn,Brackley (4.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Airds Castle, 235m SE of Barncluith, Carradale's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Airds Castle, 235m SE of Barncluith, Carradale stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.