Hunterston Castle
| Hunterston Castle | |
|---|---|
| West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland UK | |
The keep to the right with the later house to the left | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Tower house |
| Owner | Hunterston Estate |
| Controlled by | Hunterston Estate |
| Open to the public | Yes |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Designated | 14 April 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB14313 |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°43′22″N 4°52′44″W / 55.7229°N 4.8789°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference NS192514 |
| Height | 34 metres |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1200 with additions added in 16th centuries onwards |
| Built by | John Huntar (4th Laird) |
Hunterston Castle, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland is the historic home of the lairds of Hunterston and Chiefs of Clan Hunter. The keep dates from the late 12th, or early 13th centuries, while the attached manor house is of the 18th century. The estate was granted to the Hunters by David I of Scotland in the 12th century, and the heads of the clan have lived on the estate for the following 900 years. The castle is a Category A listed building.