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Learn more about Clan Hunter through our regular blog articles.
You can follow as our fantastic blogger, Lucy, shares her journeys around Scotland en route to the heart and seat of the Clan Hunter at Hunterston Castle.
Be part of the community by enjoying her stories and information about the land of the Clan and family.
Hunterston Castle now home to The Wallace Oak!
Hunterston Castle is proud to offer a permanent residence to The Wallace Oak
The History of the Clan Hunter Tartan by Charles Hunter
Learn how the Clan Hunter tartan got its unique identity.
Parts seven, eight and nine of The Battle of Largs retold by Todd Ferguson after research by Glasgow Archaeological Society.
The Battle of Largs: The end game and some anomalies
Parts five and six of The Battle of Largs retold in nine parts by Todd Ferguson after research by Glasgow Archaeological Society.
The Battle of Largs, part five: The other expedition to Loch Long and the Storm arrives with a vengeance.
Parts three and four of The Battle of Largs retold in nine parts by Todd Ferguson after research by Glasgow Archaeological Society.
Todd Ferguson is a local councillor for North Ayrshire, Scotland. Born and bred in West Kilbride, Todd takes a huge interest in his hometown, both the past and the present. Next to politics, he is a graduate of archaeology and in this re-telling of the Battle of...
The Battle of Largs retold by Todd Ferguson
The Battle of Largs – enlightening information from the past by Todd Ferguson
From fishing in the Firth of Clyde to Cullen Skink
From the Firth of Clyde to Cullen Skink
Book review: The Knife Man by Wendy Moore
The Knife Man by Wendy Moore. Read about our ancestor John Hunter, esteemed anatomist and surgeon to King George III.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Hunter connection
Founded in 1890, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of patriotism and the preservation of history through education for future generations. To become a member, one must first prove one’s lineage from a...
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DIRECTIONS
You will find us off the A78 just north of West Kilbride. Look for our driveway marked by stone pillars and "Hunterston Estate"
ADDRESS
Hunterston KA23 9QG
Telephone: +44 7980 209060
*This number is not continuously manned, so please do leave us a message.
OPENING TIMES AND ACCESS
Acccess to Hunterston Castle is strictly by appointment. Note that as a historic monument, wheel chair access is limited. More visitor information is available on our visitors page . Please book to arrange a visit.
