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Dundonald Castle is situated on a hill overlooking the village of Dundonald, between Kilmarnock and Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371 and it was used as a royal residence by Robert II and his son Robert III.
Built in 1371, Dundonald Castle is a splendid example of a medieval tower house, with a fine barrel-vaulted ceiling in the lower hall. Sitting on a prominent hilltop in Dundonald village, Dundonald Castle commands fine views over the Firth of Clyde.
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Public Parking NearbyParkingOn Public Transport RouteAccessible Parking Or Drop-off PointPartial wheelchair accessLarge print, braille or audioLevel AccessCafe or RestaurantLunch AvailablePicnic AreaShopExplore the history of Dundonald Castle and find out about the two earlier castles that stood on the site and the Bronze Age and Iron Age remains found here. On top of the prominent hill at Dundonald is a stone castle built around 1371 by Robert II – but it wasn’t the first to stand on this site.
Address: Dundonald, South Ayrshire KA2 9HD, Scotland, United Kingdom. Get help with directions using the map provided below: Dundonald Castle Map.
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Dundonald Castle is truly one of Scotland’s hidden gems, tucked away in the quiet, rural landscape in South Ayrshire. The 14th Century hilltop fortified ruin is looked after on a daily basis by The Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO, who also manage the attraction’s Visitor Centre.
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