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Dundonald Castle

Dundonald Castle is a ruined 14th century castle which was built for Robert II.

In 1249 Sir Robert de Brus was granted a charter of two carucates of land in the fee of Egilfechan by Robert de Dundovenald.

Towards the end of the 13th century Sir Robert Stewart, son of Walter Stewart of Dundonald, the 3rd High Steward of Scotland, is said to have married Marion de Croc, daughter and heiress of Robert Croc, Lord of Crookston and Darnley.

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Alternative names for Dundonald Castle

Dundovenald

Clans associated with Dundonald Castle

Stewart

Surnames associated with Dundonald Castle

Stewart

Where is Dundonald Castle?

Dundonald Castle is in the parish of Dundonald and the county of Ayrshire.

Grid reference: NS 36360 34517

Lat / long: 55.5767450, -4.5972979

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OS Map for Dundonald Castle

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Kilmarnock & Irvine (Stewarton & Beith)
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Directions to Dundonald Castle

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Weather at Dundonald Castle

19°C
max 21°C / min 19°C
9km/h W
1032mb
67%
40%
05:54 18:30

Scattered clouds
Weather observed at Dundonald at 15:03

References (books)

The Annandale family book of the Johnstones, Earls and Marquises of Annandale (Volume 1)
William Fraser
Edinburgh, 1894
The Castles of Scotland
Martin Coventry
Prestongrange, 2015
The Scots Peerage (Volume 1)
James Balfour Paul
Edinburgh, 1904

References (websites)

Listed Building record
Scheduled Monument record
Canmore
Historic Environment Scotland
Wikipedia
Dundonald Castle

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Ancient sites near Dundonald Castle

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Pictish stones near Dundonald Castle

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Pictish sites near Dundonald Castle

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Accommodation near Dundonald Castle

Old Loans Inn
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3.3km away
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3.9km away
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3.9km away
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4.2km away
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5.0km away
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5.1km away
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5.6km away
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5.6km away
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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Dundonald Castle

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Published on the 18th of May 2012 at 6:14 pm. Updated on the 5th of June 2022 at 10:21 am.

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