Cochrane Castle
Cochrane Castle was a castle, 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, near the Black Cart Water.[1]
History
The property was owned by the Cochranes in the 14th century; the family being elevated to Baron Cochrane of Dundonald in 1647, and Earl of Dundonald in 1669. It was purchased by the Johnstones of Cochrane around 1760.[1]
A monument to commemorate the castle was built in 1896. It is a small corbiestepped tower, and incorporates a stone with the date 1592 and the Cochrane arms.[1]
Structure
There are no remains at the site.[1]
References
- Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.121
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