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Rowallan Castle, Ayrshire

Rowallan Castle is a mediæval castle standing on the banks of the Carmel Water near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. It is thought to date from the 13th century. In the 16th century it was transformed into a Renaissance mansion with the development of an impressive gatehouse range with paired round towers. It is within the council area of East Ayrshire.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB12523.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Ayrshire
Lat, Long: 55.650057,-4.488878
Grid Reference: NS 4348 4242
Civil Parish: Kilmarnock CP
Council Area: East Ayrshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Ayrshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 321143
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rowallan_Castle,_Ayrshire_321143

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