Rowallan Castle , Scotland

Rowallan Castle is an ancient castle located near Kilmaurs, standing on the banks of the Carmel Water.

The original castle is believed to date back into the 13th century. Rowallan was said to be the birth place of Elizabeth Muir, first wife of Robert, the High Steward, later Robert II of Scotland. Elizabeth's mother was the daughter of Sir John Montgomerie of Polnoon. Elizabeth was mother to the Duke of Albany, and the Earls of Carrick, Fife and Buchanan. In 1513 the Rowallan Estate took its present day form. In about 1690 the estate was home to the Campbells of Loudoun, who held it into the 19th century.

Part of the castle was known as the 'Womans House' indicating the age when gender separation was the norm for the privileged classes, reflected in the decoration of these apartments and the sewing and other work undertaken by the ladies of the house.

In 1691 the Hearth Tax records show that the castle had 22 hearths and 18 other dwellings associated with the castle and its lands.

The castle was modernised from 1901-1906 by the well known architect Sir Robert Lorimer after the estate had been purchased by Archibald Corbett, the property developer and Liberal politician. The 16th and 17th Century structure was retained.

Opening Times

Access is by pre-booked guided tour only. Please call 0131 550 7603 to arrange.

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Ticket Prices

Adult £4.00,
Child £2.45,
Concession £3.20

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Disabled Facilities

Please note there is no parking at the Castle or within the surrounding estates.

Access to the monument requires a 10 minute walk through a private estate and travel around the castle involves climbing several sets of steps and stairs.

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