Scottish Castles Photo Library
- Mains Castle, East Kilbride
15th century Mains Castle is now surrounded by the new town of East Kilbride yet stands in its own grounds, overlooking a lake in the James Hamilton Heritage Park. The castle is complete with a great hall, barrel-style vault, winding turret staircase, and ramparts at the top of five floors, with breathtaking views.
Mains Castle was originally the property of the Comyns - John Comyn was murdered by the Earl of Carrick (later King Robert the Bruce) 1306. The estate passed to the Lindsays of Dunrod (one of the family had helped in the killing of Comyn).
The Castle was restored in 1998 to its 15th Century splendour with solid oak beams, open stone fires, flagstone floors and has won Saltire awards for reconstruction and renovation. A spiral staircase winds from the ground floor 'Barrel Vault' to the fifth floor Garret giving access to the Parapet and Cap Tower with magnificent views on every side. It is now privately owned.
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