The site of this ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton was a fortress even in Viking times. The 13th Century fortified tower was developed in the 16th Century and extended by Cromwell in the 17th Century.
The foundation stone for the main Victorian extension was laid in 1844 by Princess Marie of Baden, wife of the 11th Duke of Hamilton. Her granddaughter, Lady Mary Louise, 6th Duchess of Montrose lived in the castle until 1957.
Some furniture dates from the 17th Century with superb paintings, porcelain and silver collected by the Hamiltons and by William Beckford, whose daughter was married to the 10th Duke of Hamilton. |
Address:
Brodick
Ayrshire
KA27 8HY
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