Crosbie Castle (Crosbie Towers) - West Kilbride
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Crosbie Castle (Crosbie Towers) - West Kilbride
Image: © Raibeart MacAoidh Taken: 20 Jan 2018
Description A 17th century house on site of earlier keep; T plan, consisting of a crow-stepped gabled oblong with projecting staircase tower having a small watchroom at the top; 3 storeys and attic; door is in the west side of the tower. Restored in late 19th century and originally contained some good chimneypieces and panelling. (Historic Scotland). Crosbie Castle otherwise known as Crosbie Towers is on the outskirts of West Kilbride. The home of Sir Ranauld Craufurd during the 13th century and was rebuilt in the 17th century after a tower was demolished. It is not inhabited today and was semi-demolished in 2007 after storm damage to the external walls of the castle. Crosbie Towers was a former youth hostel. Crosbie Towers is Category B Listed and is on the Buildings at Risk Register of Scotland.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.711124
Longitude
-4.838029