Scottish Castles Photo Library
- Barr Castle, Renfrewshire
Built not far from the village of Lochwinnoch, Barr Castle is clearly visible from the A760 road going south from the village to Kilbirnie. It was built by the Glen family but passed in the late 16th century to the Hamiltons of Ferguslie. A door lintel has a date of 1680 and the initials L.H./I.C. It was abandoned in the 18th century in favour of a new house.
Barr Castle is a 15th century keep overlooking Barr Loch, rising to four storeys, which was altered in the 16th century (and probably later, too). The gables of the castle have collapsed, apart from the chimney stack which juts up into the sky. Not much survives of the former courtyrad of the castle. The main hall was on the first floor, reached by a turnpike stair, which continued to the rooms on the upper floors.
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