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Portencross (Scottish Gaelic: Port na Crois) is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated about three kilometres (two miles) west of Seamill and about two kilometres ( 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles) south of Hunterston B nuclear power station , it is noted for Portencross Castle .
Portencross. Portencross from the Harbour. Portencross is easy to overlook. It comprises a tiny collection of cottages, a harbour, a castle, and a pier, and stands at the end of the B7048 a little under two miles west of West Kilbride in North Ayrshire.
Mar 1, 2024 · Portencross is a small castle, but in excellent condition thanks to the restoration and if accompanied by a walk of the surrounding area is a lovely half-day activity. Entry is free but we thought it was such a great cause that we donated £10.
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- Portencross, West Kilbride
- Portencross Castle is open:Sun - Sat 11:00 - 16:00
- Hotels near Portencross Castle: (1.86 mi) Seamill House Hotel (4.09 mi) Jack's Alt-Stays (3.72 mi) Millport Pier Hotel (7.41 mi) Northend Guest Hou...
- Restaurants near Portencross Castle: (1.91 mi) The Orangery (3.82 mi) The Dancing Midge Cafe (6.58 mi) Motherland Spice (6.75 mi) The Three Reasons...
Overlooking the Firth of Clyde near West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Portencross Castle is a scheduled ancient monument, a recognition of its national importance.
Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later.
Portencross is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, overlooking the Firth of Clyde to Arran and Wee and Great Cumbraes. The Ayrshire Coastal Path runs through it and it is under 2 miles from the A78, Seamill and West Kilbride.
The tiny coastal hamlet of Portencross stands at the end of the B7048 a little under two miles west of West Kilbride in North Ayrshire.