What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Arran, Kildonan Castle as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Kildonan Castle on the Isle of Arran was built by the Campbell family in the 16th century and later held by the Hamiltons. It is remembered for its strategic position and as a symbol of the power struggles between Scottish clans during the late medieval period.
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Places near here
Kildonan CastleRuins · 43 yd
Arran, KildonanBoathouse (19th Century) · 92 yd
Arran, Kildonan HotelHotel (period Unassigned) · 656 yd
Arran, Grouse LodgeMilestone (19th Century) · 1252 yd
Arran, Drimla LodgeLodge (period Unassigned) · 1279 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1692 yd
Dippin HeadHeadland · 1.1 mi
Princess Patricia: Dippen Head, Arran, Firth of ClydeSteamship (20th Century) · 1.1 mi
PladdaIslet · 1.2 mi
Allt Mòr WaterfallWaterfall · 1.3 mi
Branch: Largybeg Point, Arran, Firth of ClydeSchooner (19th Century) · 1.8 mi
Glenashdale FallsWaterfall · 2.6 mi