Kelburn Castle

#559 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Kelburn Castle is a large house near Fairlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is the seat of the Earl of Glasgow. Originally built in the thirteenth century it was remodelled in the sixteenth century. In 1700 the first Earl made further extensions to the house in a manner not unlike a French château which is virtually how it appears today. In 1977 the house and grounds opened to the public as a country park. It is one of the oldest castles in Scotland and has been continuously inhabited by the same family for longer than any other. The castle is protected as a category A listed building, while the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 161 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°46'15"N, 4°50'36"W

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Kelburn EstateFairlie KA29 0BE ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Kelburn Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre, Portencross Castle, Clark Memorial Church, Little Cumbrae Castle.

2.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre, Largs
59 min walk • National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde is a sports training facility in Largs, North Ayrshire. It is the UK's first inclusive residential sports facility and caters for both elite athletes and the local community in a range of sports and activities.
5.5 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Portencross Castle, West Kilbride
140 min walk • Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later.
1.9 miNW
Church
Clark Memorial Church, Largs
48 min walk • The Clark Memorial Church is an active place of worship for the Church of Scotland in Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland. It was designed by William Kerr in 1890–1892, and is a category A listed building, having been listed in 1971.
5.2 miSW
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Little Cumbrae Castle, Castle Island
133 min walk • Little Cumbrae Castle sits on Allimturrail or Castle Island, a small tidal island, situated off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, in the Firth of Clyde. It is designated as a scheduled monument.
3.6 miS
Forts and castles
Hunterston Castle
92 min walk • Hunterston Castle, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland is the historic home of the lairds of Clan Hunter. The keep dates from the late 15th, or early 16th centuries, while the attached manor house is of the 17th century.
3.3 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of The Isles, Millport
85 min walk • The Cathedral of The Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit is a Category A listed cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the town of Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae.
5.6 miSW
Island
Little Cumbrae
143 min walk • One of the main attractions of Little Cumbrae is its rugged coastline, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and nearby islands. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the shore, exploring hidden coves and rock formations, or simply relax and enjoy...
1.2 miS
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Fairlie Castle, Fairlie
30 min walk • Fairlie Castle is a restored oblong tower castle located on a natural rounded knoll situated above a precipitous section of the Fairlie Glen near the town of Fairlie in the old Barony of Fairlie, Parish of Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland.
1.9 miNW
Memorial
Brisbane Aisle, Largs
50 min walk • The Brisbane Aisle is a small 17th century free-standing burial vault, built for the Shaws of Kelsoland and situated in the grounds of the 'Largs Old Kirk', Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland.
5.2 miS
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Law Castle, West Kilbride
132 min walk • Law Castle is situated on the lower slopes of Law Hill on the edge of West Kilbride, in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is around 200 metres from the railway station.
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
The Holy Cave
112 min walk • The Holy Cave at Hunterston in the Parish of West Kilbride is associated with Saint Mungo, also known as St Kentigern and is often referred to as the Hawking Craig Cave however two caves exists in the Hawking Craig Wood and 'Three Sisters' area of the cliffs, the other being...