Auchans Castle, Ayrshire
| Auchans Castle | |
|---|---|
| Craigie, South Ayrshire, Scotland UK grid reference NS3548034599 | |
Auchans in the 19th century | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Mock military mansion |
| Owner | Mr R Vernon, Hillhouse |
| Controlled by | Montgomery clan Wallace Clan Cochrane Clan |
| Open to the public | Private |
| Condition | Ruin |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°34′38″N 4°36′41″W / 55.577185°N 4.611292°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th century |
| Built by | Sir William Cochrane |
| In use | Until 19th century |
| Materials | Whinstone and freestone |
Auchans Castle, House, House of Auchans or Old Auchans, is a mock military mansion, Category A listed, T-plan building of a late 16th-century date converted to the L-plan during the early-to-mid-17th century; its ruins stand about 1 km W of Dundonald, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Parish of Dundonald. It was held at various times by the Wallace, Cochrane and Montgomerie families.