
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Arran, Lochranza Castle as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Lochranza Castle on the Isle of Arran was built in the 13th century, likely by the MacDougall clan, who were prominent lords of Lorn in the region. The castle is remembered for its strategic position controlling the Firth of Clyde and its association with the powerful medieval families of western Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Lochranza CastleCastle · 3 yd
Arran, Loch RanzaFish Trap (post Medieval) · 115 yd
Loch RanzaFish Trap (period Unassigned) · 196 yd
Arran, LochranzaLazy Beds (post Medieval)(possible) · 371 yd
Arran, Lochranza, Lochranza HotelHotel (19th Century) · 451 yd
Isle of Arran Distillery Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 1383 yd
Arran DistilleryHeritage attraction · 1405 yd
Sailor's GraveMemorial · 1600 yd
Creagan nan CaorachMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Rubha Creagan DubhaHeadland · 1.1 mi
Tòrr MeadhonachMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Cock of ArranNamed rock · 1.8 miOther information
Photo: G Laird · CC BY-SA 2.0