Caprington Castle

Caprington Castle is a 15th century[citation needed] keep, incorporated in a castellated mansion, about 2 miles (3.2 km) south west of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, south of the River Irvine.

[1] The original castle had a massive keep with a small stair-wing and a larger wing built later.

[2] The principal façade is now dominated by a four-storey centre tower, which has a parapet and machicolations.

The internal hall and staircase have plaster ceilings and other Gothic decoration.

[2] It is a category A listed building[3][4] and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.