St John's Tower
The Citadel, Ayr
Looking from the seafront this tower is the last remaining upright structure of
the Citadel in Ayr, originally built by the order of Oliver Cromwell.
The tower is a 15th century addition to the original 1300 Kirk of Ayr.
The tower is a 15th century addition to the original 1300 Kirk of Ayr.
It was here that the Parliament and nobility of Scotland passed the crown to Robert Bruce.
These days the public are not allowed access and the wall round it has the gates firmly locked.
These days the public are not allowed access and the wall round it has the gates firmly locked.
Looking from the north.
And from the south over by Wellington Square.
