Who destroyed the castle across the river from the castle built by the Auchinleck family in the 12th century?
Ochiltree Castle, East Ayrshire Ochiltree Castle (meaning: "the lofty dwelling-place") was a castle built on a promontory by the Lugar Water, East Ayrshire, Scotland across from Auchinleck Castle. Built by the de Colville family in the 12th century, it was destroyed in 1449, by Sir William Douglas.
Appleby Castle Appleby Castle is in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland overlooking the River Eden (grid reference [ NY685200] ). It consists of a 12th-century castle keep which is known as Caesar's Tower, and a mansion house. These, together with their associated buildings, are set in a courtyard surrounded by curtain walls. Caesar's Tower and the mansion house are each recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The uninhabited parts of the castle are a scheduled ancient monument.