Pinwherry Castle
16th century castle ruins in the grounds of Pinwherry House near the road. Dates from C16 and was a Kennedy family house.
Little is known of the history of the castle which was never substantial and weas replaced with the house of the same name sometime in the C19th. There are indications of enclosures around it but history no interesting activity.
Opening Times
Possible to walk up to ruins although it is in private grounds so best to ask for permission. The ruins are not safe, so take care.
Nearby Castles
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Craigneil Castle
Standing on rocky outcrop in highly defensible position, there is much history associated with the place that is probably inaccurate
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Kirkhill Castle
The remnants of a 16th Century three storied Tower House with a garret in height. Occupied by the Kennedy’s, till 1843 when it was bought by one Col Barton of Ballaird, a hero of Waterloo, after which time it fell into disrepair. -
Knockdolian Castle
Supposedly a haunted castle (see below). Knockdolian Castle was a Graham castle before becoming a McCubbins stronghold. It is now a ruin.
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Bardrochat
Bardrochat is a substantial country house standing high on a hill overlooking
the Ayrshire village of Colmonell, not far from Ballantrae. The house
commands impressive views of rolling hills, wooded copses and the sudden
inclines of ancient settlements, giving way to the open sea around the stubborn symmetry of Ailsa Craig. -
Ardstinchar Castle
Little survive to view of this 1450 Kennedy castle, only part of the keep some foundations. The castle was demolished in 1770 and the stone used to build a bridge.
Pinwherry Castle Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
Cottages Nearby
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Kyle Cottage, Ballantrae - sleeps 6
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Whim Cottage, Ballantrae - Sleeps 8
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Harbour Cottage, Ballantrae, sleeps 4
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