Key Information
Carrick and the Clan Kennedy
| Areas | Carrick, South Ayrshire |
| Important Locations | Dunure Castle, Turnberry Castle, Cassilis House, Culzean Castle |
| Important People | Marjorie, Countess of Carrick, Robert the Bruce (Robert I), Sir John Kennedy of Dunure |
Learning Point
- Carrick is an area of South Ayrshire in the south-west of Scotland that produced several powerful families in the history of Scotland. The scenery is dramatic, from the hills in the east, across to the Firth of Clyde in the west. There are many castles and famous locations within Carrick, some of which have important connections to the Scottish people.
Project
- Draw one of the castles or Robert the Bruce.
- Overview
- Castles
Location
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| Located in | Scotland, United Kingdom |
Fun Facts
- The name Carrick comes from the Scottish Gaelic word carraig which means “rock“.
- One of the famous kings of Scotland, Robert the Bruce (Robert I) was born in Turnberry Castle in Carrick during the 13th century.
- Clan Kennedy received the Earldom of Carrick for supporting Robert the Bruce.
- They built or owned many castles in and around Carrick, including Culzean (pronounced KUL ayn) Castle, Dunure Castle and Dalquharran Castle.
Past Lessons
| 2 | June 12, 2024 | (North America) |