Brief Description
Cloncaird is set on a steep slope above the Water of Girvan just north of the neighbouring Blairquhan estate. The present designed landscape was laid out in the early-19th century when the house was rebuilt.
History
The original castle at Cloncaird dates from the 16th century. There is written record of the 17th century detailing gardens, orchards and woodland planting. A modest estate was in place by the late-18th century, which was further developed in the early-19th century. After a period as a convalescent home, Cloncaird has been privately owned since the late-20th century and is available for private hire.
- Features
- Castle (featured building)
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- Latest Date:
- Authorities
Electoral Ward
- North Carrick and Maybole East
- Contact
- References
References
- Peter McGowan Associates with Christopher Dingwall, 'Cloncaird', in {Ayrshire Garden and Designed Landscape Survey} (Prestwick: South Ayrshire Council, 2007) [on CD-ROM]Ayrshire Garden and Designed Landscape Survey
- Millar, A. H., {The Castles and Mansions of Ayrshire with Historical and Descriptive Accounts} (Glasgow: Grimsay Press, 2004), pp. 50-1The Castles and Mansions of Ayrshire with Historical and Descriptive Accounts
- Close, R. (ed), {Ayrshire and Arran: An Illustrated Architectural Guide} (Edinburgh: The Rutland Press, 1992), p. 186Ayrshire and Arran: An Illustrated Architectural Guide
- Mitchell, Sir A. (ed), {Geographical Collections Relating to Scotland made by Walter Macfarlane} (Edinburgh: [n.pub.], 1907), Vol. 2Geographical Collections relating to Scotland made by Walter Macfarlane
- {Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch} (Southampton, 1854)Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch
- Captain M. J. Armstrong and Son {A New Map of Ayrshire} (1775)A New Map of Ayrshire
- Joan Blaeu {Atlas Novus - South Carrick/North Carrick/Kyle/Cunninghame} (Amsterdam, 1654)Atlas Novus - South Carrick/North Carrick/Kyle/Cunninghame
- Coventry, M., {The Castles of Scotland} (Edinburgh: Goblinshead, 1997), pp. 119-20The Castles of Scotland