Ardmillan Castle
Ardmillan Castle is a ruinous Scottish castle dating from the late 16th century.
It lies on the A77 on the edge of the Firth of Clyde south of Girvan.
History
[edit]The original structure was built in the late 16th century on a low mound. It was originally a rectangular tower with circular towers on the corners. The two northern towers have been removed.[1]
It was built and owned by the Kennedys of Bargany until 1658, it then passing through marriage to the Crawfords of Baidland. By 1688 it had a motte (wide ditch) built on all sides.[2]
In the 18th century a classical wing and new formal front was added and it took on more of the appearance of a house rather than a fortification, and was sometimes referred to as Ardmillan House.[3]
By 1892 it had an enclosed courtyard built at its base.[4]
It suffered in a fire in the early 20th century and again in 1973 leaving the property ruinous. The grounds have been used as a caravan park since 1980.[5]
References
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55°12′39″N 4°52′43″W / 55.21095°N 4.87851°W
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