Newton Castle

In the 1660s Newton Castle was requisitioned by the government to use as a garrison for soldiers used in the suppression of the Covenanters. After the Pentland Rising, the authorities feared rebellion in the west and 450 troopers were quartered in Ayr, Newton Castle being used as the headquarters for their commanders.

Newton Castle was demolished around 1790. Its site is now part of a car park adjacent to the King Street roundabout, Newton-upon-Ayr.

Newton Castle

Garden Street

Newton-upon-Ayr

Ayr

Ayrshire

NGR - NS 338223

The site of the castle is now part of the car part adjoining King Street roundabout. There is nothing to see. A second garrison in Ayr was located at Cunning Park.