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Coltness Castle

Country House (period Unassigned)

Why this matters

Coltness Castle was built by the Coltness family in the 16th century and later held by the Montgomerie family, Earls of Eglinton. It is remembered as an example of early Renaissance architecture in Scotland and for its historical associations with local nobility.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Coltness Castle as Country House (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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