Turnberry Castle

As to when or by whom Turnberry was built there seems to be no authentic record; but it was originally a stronghold of the Lords of Galloway, and thence passed into the possession of the Earls of Carrick around the beginning of the 13th century.

According to medieval legend, Marjorie held the visiting knight Robert de Brus captive until he agreed to marry her.

On 20 September 1286, several Scottish barons who supported the title of the Bruce as successor of the crown met secretly at Turnberry Castle.

His attempt to reclaim the castle marked the beginning of a long road, ending with Robert's eventual success at Bannockburn.

The ruin has been affected by the actions of centuries of severe weather and erosion by the sea, leaving little more than its lower vaults and cellars intact.