Sundrum Castle

Sundrum Castle
View of Sundrum Castle
TypeCastle
LocationSouth Ayrshire, Scotland
OS grid referenceNS 41074 21256
Built14th century
Listed Building – Category B
Official nameSundrum Castle
Designated14 April 1971
Reference no.LB1068
Sundrum Castle is located in South Ayrshire
Sundrum Castle
Location of Sundrum Castle in South Ayrshire

Sundrum Castle is a Scottish medieval castle located 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) north of Coylton, South Ayrshire, by the Water of Coyle river. It was built in the 14th century for Sir Duncan Wallace, Sheriff of Ayr. The castle was inherited by Sir Alan de Cathcart, who was the son of Duncan's sister. The Cathcarts sold Sundrum in the 18th century, where it eventually fell into the possession of the Hamilton family. The Hamiltons expanded the castle in the 1790s, incorporating the original keep into a mansion.

The castle was further expanded in the early 20th century by Ernest Coats. For a time it was a hotel, but fell into disrepair. It became a category B listed building in 1971. After extensive renovations in the 1990s, it was split into several privately owned properties.