Inchinnan Castle

Inchinnan Castle was a 16th-century castle, about 1 mile (1.6 km) south and east of Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of the village of Inchinnan, south of the shore of the River Clyde, opposite Newshot Island.[1]

Inchinnan Castle
Inchinnan Castle
Coordinates55.895966°N 4.4293628°W / 55.895966; -4.4293628
Site history
Built16th century

The structure was alternatively known as Inchinnan Palace.[1]

Arms of Stewart, Hereditary Grand Steward of Scotland: Or, a fess chequy argent and azure, adopted at the start of the age of heraldry, c.1200-1215.

History

In 1151 Inchinnan belonged to the Lord High Steward of Scotland, but it was acquired by the Stewart Earls of Lennox. It appears that in the 13th century the Croc family were granted Inchinnan as it was included in the lordship of Darnley and Inchinnan, which belonged to Sir Robert Croc. [2] Matthew Stewart, 2nd Earl of Lennox rebuilt and enlarged the castle in about 1506. It passed to the crown in 1571, and after belonging to other Stewarts it was acquired by the Earls of Lennox and Richmond. The lands were finally acquired by the Campbells of Blythswood.[1]

Structure

While there were considerable remains up to 1710, there is now no visible evidence.[1]

See also

References
  1. Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.210
  2. "Inchinnan Castle". Stravaiging. Retrieved 21 May 2021.

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