Greenan Castle

Greenan Castle is perched on a clifftop at Greenan Shore and is a 16th-century, ruined tower house looking over to the Heads of Ayr, and out to sea towards Arran and the Ailsa Craig. It was originally a fort, built to spot enemies approaching by sea, but was converted to a motte-and-bailey style structure in the 12th century. In the 15th century, the Earls of Ross, Lords of the … Continue reading Greenan Castle