
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fairlie Castle as Tower House (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.
Fairlie Castle was built by the Fairlie family in the 14th century and is remembered as a significant example of a medieval tower house in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is associated with historical events including the Wars of Scottish Independence.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Fairlie, Station Road, Fairlie StationRailway Station (19th Century) · 395 yd
Fairlie, School Brae, Fairlie School and Gate PiersGate Pier(s) (19th Century), School (19th Century) · 476 yd
Queen Victoria Memorial FountainMemorial · 592 yd
North SouthananForest · 743 yd
Fairlie, 'the Fairlie Stone'Carved Stone (period Unassigned) · 832 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 855 yd
Diamond HillCinerary Urn (period Unassigned), Food Vessel (period Unassigned) · 1123 yd
Kelburn MuseumMuseum · 1.1 mi
Whatside HillsMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Kelburn CastleCountry House (18th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 1.2 mi
Lairdside HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
GlenburnNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.5 miOther information
Photo: Raibeart MacAoidh · CC BY-SA 2.0