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Auchinleck Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Auchinleck Castle is a castle in East Ayrshire. The Albion Guide lists eight castles in the county; this is one of them. Auchinleck Station is 5.2 km away to the east. Kingencleugh Castle and Trabboch Castle are among the castles within 4.2 km.

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