Scottish Castles Eglinton Castle

Eglinton Castle The ancient seat of the Earls of Eglinton,  located just south of the town of Kilwinning. The current castle was built between 1797 and 1802  in Gothic castellated style dominated by a central 100-foot ( 30m ) large round keep  and four 70-foot ( 21m ) outer towers, it was second only to Culzean Castle in appearance and grandeur.

Eglinton Castle

Eglinton Castle

Eglinton Castle

Eglinton Castle

Eglinton Castle Tournament Bridge  over the Lugton Water Wikipedia - Eglinton Tournament Bridge

Former coach house and stables  of Eglinton Castle

Map of Eglinton Country Park

Map of Kilwinning and Eglinton Country Park

Kilwinning Gallery

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