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  1. Portencross Castle in the 1840s. In the castle's earliest days, it was known as "Arneil" (alternatively spelled "Arnele" or "Ardneil") and was held by the de Ross family . After the victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, King Robert the Bruce gave the estate to Sir Robert Boyd of Kilmarnock a year later.

  2. The illustration above shows Portencross castle as it might have looked at the end of the 1400s. The first written reference to Portencross Castle is in 1572 when it is named in a contract between Robert Lord Boyd of Kilmarnock and Robert Boyd of Portencross. This document refers to ‘the ten merk land of Portincroce’.

  3. May 26, 1998 · Portencross Castle's value is not in its architecture but in its simple stark setting, combined with its rich history and easy public interaction; sale to a private owner along with the ...

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  4. Portencross Castle. Overlooking the Firth of Clyde near West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Portencross Castle is a scheduled ancient monument, a recognition of its national importance. If you are interested in our history, upcoming events, or would like to make a booking for an event of your own we would love to hear from you. Contact Us.

  5. A young lady relaxes in front of Portencross Castle in 1904. Portencross Castle in 2012. Portencross is a castle that resisted attempts to find it a buyer. It stands above a small rock harbour near to the coastal town of Saltcoats and dates from the 14th century with later additions. It had been in ruin since 1739 when it was unroofed during a ...

  6. Portencross Castle stands above a small rock harbour near to the coastal town of Saltcoats and dates from the 14th century with later additions.

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  8. Seamill, United Kingdom. Portencross Castle site has been fortified since the 11th century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th century and later. It remained in use until it was unroofed by a great storm in 1739 and gradually became ruinous. In the castle's earliest days, it was known as 'Arneil' and was held by the ...

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