History of the Stewarts | Castles and Buildings
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Renfrew Castle
Renfrew was attacked by Somerled, Lord of the Isles in 1164 however Somerled died before the castle could be captured.
Castlehill Gardens now mark the spot where the second Renfrew Castle (cf NS56NW 1) was built in the 13th century. At the time it the main residence of the Stewards and their successors, and therefore gained Royal status when Robert II (1371-90) came to the throne. It ended its days as a soap works.