Hawkhead Castle

Hawkhead Castle was a castle existing in the 17th century, about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, south of the White Cart River.^[1]

It may also be known as Hawkhead House.^[2] There are no remains.^[1] 55.8321°N 4.3834°W / 55.8321; -4.3834

Hawkhead Castle
Location
Hawkhead Castle
Coordinates	55.8321°N 4.3834°W / 55.8321; -4.3834
Site history
Built	by 15th century

History

The Rosses, who built the castle, are said to have held the property from mid-15th century,^[1] or earlier from the late 14th century,^[2] or even by acquisition from the crown in 1367.^[3] It was extended in 1634, and remodelled in 1782. It ceased to be their property in the 19th century. Hawkhead Hospital is on the site.^[1]

Structure

The castle had a main keep, with ranges of lower buildings^[2] added in 1634 to form a quadrangle. After the remodelling of 1782 it was surrounded by parks and gardens.^[1]

• Castles in Great Britain and Ireland
• List of castles in Scotland