Dundonald Castle

Dundonald Castle
Dundonald, South Ayrshire, Scotland
From south west
Site information
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuin
WebsiteOfficial website
Location
Dundonald Castle
Coordinates55°34′37″N 4°35′50″W / 55.57681°N 4.5972°W / 55.57681; -4.5972

Dundonald Castle is situated on a hill overlooking the village of Dundonald, between Kilmarnock and Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371 and it was used as a royal residence by Robert II and his son Robert III.

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