Kyle castle near Cumnock is situated on a raised promontory of land at the confluence of the Guelt and Glenmuir waters.Little remains of the original castle, nevertheless it is still an impressive sight, occupying as it does a commanding position between the rivers.Constucted in ashlar masonry, it is typical of a 15th-16th century keep.Interestingly it is the only "Kyle Castle" in the Kingdom of Kyle as depicted in Timothy Ponts 16th century map of Scotland.