Kilmahew Castle

Kilmahew Castle
Cardross, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
NS351786
Kilmahew Castle
Coordinates55°58′21″N 4°38′34″W / 55.97250°N 4.64278°W / 55.97250; -4.64278
TypeRectangular tower house
Site information
OwnerCatholic Church
Controlled byClan Napier until 1820
Various owners 1820 to present
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuin
Site history
BuiltUnknown, but after 1290
Built byUnknown member of the Clan Napier
In use15th century to 21st century
MaterialsStone

Kilmahew Castle is a ruined castle located just north of Cardross, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The castle is close by the ruins of St. Peter's Seminary. Also close by is Kilmahew Burn. Kilmahew is named after its patron saint, Mochta (Mahew).