Date: Sunday 14 February 2010 – Caprington Castle, Kilmarnock
Sunday 21 February 2010 – Blairquhan Castle, Straiton, Maybole
Time: 12.30 -4.00pm
12.00 – 4.00pm
Caprington Castle
Caprington stands in a landscape bordered by the River Irvine, close to Kilmarnock. The mixed woodland policies are well carpeted with snowdrops and there is a walled garden with fruit trees, vegetables and flowers in season. New Stump garden.
Directions:
From M77 take the A71 to Irvine and go off at first roundabout to Troon, Dundonald and Gatehead. In Gatehead go over railway line and river bridge and take first left at Old Rome Farmhouse. The twin lodges are about ½ mile on.
Admissions:
£3.50 Children Under 12 Free
Tes and Coffee available with homemade produces.
Blairquhan Castle
Regency Castle built by William Burn, 1821 – 1824 for Sir David Hunter Blair 3rd Bart. Sixty-foot high saloon with gallery. The kitchen courtyard is formed with stones and sculpture from an earlier castle. 3 mile private drive along the River Girvan. Walled garden, pinetum and Regency glasshouse. The castle is surrounded by an extensive park including an arboretum. There is a tree trail and a shop.
Directions:
From Ayr A77 south. Take B7045 to Kirkmichael. At village centre take Straiton road. After ½ mile signpost Entry over bridge on right
Admissions:
£6.00 Children £3.00 Concessions £4.00 (access to main reception rooms and First Cup & Home Baking included in admission charge)
For more information, please visit: http://www.gardensofscotland.org
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