The ruins of the castle from an 1864 lithograph
An artist's conception of the house in its heyday from the River Nethan (probably meant to be in the 17th century) from an 1833 print
Earlier Houses: The ruins of the current house probably sit on the site of an earlier 13th century castle.
Built / Designed For: Sir James Hamilton
House & Family History: Circa 1665 Andrew Hay constructed a new country house within the outer court of the castle.
House Listed: Scheduled Ancient Monument
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir James Hamilton, 16th century; James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran and Duke of Châtellerault, 16th century. Andrew Hay, 17th century.
Current Ownership Type: Historic Environment Scotland
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01555-860-364
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot
Historic Houses Member: No