| Dunure Castle | |
|---|---|
| Dunure, Scotland NS250158 | |
 Dunure Castle from the east | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Private |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Built by | Clan Kennedy |
| In use | 13th to 17th century |
| Materials | Stone |
Dunure Castle is located on the west coast of Scotland, in South Ayrshire, about five miles (eight kilometres) south of Ayr and close to the village of Dunure. Today the castle stands in ruins on a rocky promontory on the Carrick coast, overlooking the small harbour of Dunure.