Scotland Castles around Ayrshire
Airshire is a fertile land in the southwest part of Scotland, You will find beautiful Airshire located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. Many people think of this area as the place that the British Open Championship has been held a few times in the recent past. Ayrshire is also the location of quite a few of the most magnificent of the Scotland Castles.
Ayrshire goes back all the way to the 11th century when the area joined the Kingdom of Scotland. With its long history it is little wonder that Ayrshire has a few other names. You might also hear it called The Country of Ayr and Arran as it includes the Isle of Arran.
Here are a few examples of Airshire Castles;
Glenapp Castle
This Scotland Castle is one of the newer ones, as it was built in 1870 for the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire, by the famous architect David Bryce. Since the castle was built more for looks than protection it is one of the most beautiful of Scotland castles. You can actually stay the night in one of the many gust rooms or even rent the entire place out for a group because it has been restored and turned into a five star hotel. If you just want to experience a meal in this elegant castle than you are in luck. Gleapp has a wonderful restaurant that is open for reservations.
Hunterstone Castle
What a perfect example of a clan castle. Hunterstone Castle is so important to it’s clan that to visit you mush be a member the of clan and make a reservation, except for one day every year when the castle is open to non related visitors. This castle was originally built around the middle of the thirteenth century, in a style that you would expect from a true fortification. From the outside you will enjoy the rough imposing sandstone building that implies strength and invincibility. This is not a large Scotland Castle; in fact it is also called Hunterstone House by those that love it. Even if it is smaller than what you would think this sort of fortification should be, Hunterstone is certainly worth your while to see.
Above photo of Loch Doon Castle by shirokazan