Dundonald Castle | |
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Dundonald, South Ayrshire, Scotland | |
Coordinates | 55°34′37″N 4°35′50″W / 55.57681°N 4.5972°W |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruin |
Website | Official website |
Dundonald Castle is situated on a hill overlooking the village of Dundonald, between Kilmarnock and Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371 and it was used as a royal residence by Robert II and his son Robert III.