Little Cumbrae Castle

Little Cumbrae castle
Little Cumbrae, North Ayrshire, Scotland
UK
The castle as seen from Little Cumbrae
Site information
OwnerPrivate
Controlled byMontgomery clan
Open to
the public
No
ConditionA substantial ruin
Location
Little Cumbrae castle
Shown within Scotland
Coordinates55°43′13″N 4°56′31″W / 55.7203°N 4.941811°W / 55.7203; -4.941811
Site history
Built16th century
In useUntil 17th century
MaterialsStone

Little Cumbrae Castle sits on Castle Island or Allin Tuirail from the Scottish Gaelic: eilean tùr nan uaislean meaning "islet of the nobles' tower", a small tidal island situated off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, in the Firth of Clyde. It is designated as a scheduled monument.