Dundonald Castle

A 12th century tower house built by Robert II, King of Scotland

Over the years the castle was added to and altered but it was never really designed as a particularly defensive location, more a comfortable Royal residence.

At the base of the castle hill is an information centre where castle entry is available for the payment of a small fee along with the usual café and gift shop. The building is occasionally used as a wedding venue.

To help locate the castle it's a few miles inshore and south of Irvine.