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Rowallan Castle, Ayrshire & Arran

Location: Kilmaurs, KA3 6JJ (map and directions)

Standing on the banks of the Carmel Water 3 miles north of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire is Rowallan Castle, an ancient castle set in sweeping parkland area. Rowallan is a Renaissance house which was repeatedly renovated from the 13th century to the 18th century. Rowallan Castle is set on 600 acres of rolling parkland which is also home to Rowallan Castle Golf Club.

Rowallan Castle, Ayrshire & Arran copyright WF Millar
Rowallan Castle © WF Millar

History of Rowallan Castle

Said to have been built in the 13th century, Rowallan was the birth place of Elizabeth Muir, the first wife of Robert II of Scotland. The Muir family counts many famous writers, historians, and composers in their family. Rowallan Castle then became home to the Campbells of Loudoun, in whose hands it remained until the 19th century, when a new Rowallan was built on the estate.

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