Culzean Castle
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By Vikara
Published on 8/04/2009
Culzean Castle and Country Park was
given to the National Trust by the Kennedy family and covers a total of
five hundred and sixty-three acres. Robert Adams designed the
Castle and it is regarded as his final masterpiece. The castle is
associated with the turbulent history of the Clan Kennedy.
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Culzean Castle and Country Park was gifted to the National Trust by the Kennedy family and covers a total of five hundred and sixty-three acres. Robert Adams designed the Castle and it is regarded as his final masterpiece. The castle is associated with the turbulent history of the Clan Kennedy.
The castle contains an exquisite collection of pictures and 18th Century furniture alongside an armoury which was set up in the 19th century. The beautiful Oval Staircase is Robert Adam’s final masterpiece of interior design.
The top floor was given to General Eisenhower as a token of Scotland’s recognition of his role during World War II. You can see an Eisenhower Exhibition in the castle which tells of the General and his visits to Culzean. Culzean was Scotland's first Country Park created in 1969.
Mature parklands and gardens, the Fountain Court, Swan Pond, Ruined Arch, Ice House, the beautiful Camellia House and a unique Pagoda can all be enjoyed.
Opening Times
Castle - 1st April to 1st November, daily 10.30pm - 5pm The last admission to the castle is 4pm.
Walled Garden - All year, daily from 9.30am - 5pm
Country Park - All year, daily 9.30am - Sunset
Visitor Centre and All Other Facilities - 1st April to 1st November, daily opening from 10am - closing from 5pm
Visitor Centre, Gift Shop and Restaurant (Off Season) - 2nd November to 29 March, Saturday/Sunday 11am - 4pm.
Prices
Castle and Country Park Combined - Adult £13 Family £32 1 Parent £25 Concession £9 Pay and Display £2 (after 5pm)
Country Park Only - Adult £8.50 Family £21 1 Parent £16 Concession £5.50 Pay & Display £2 (after 5pm)
Culzean Castle
Maybole
South Ayrshire KA19 8LE
Telephone - 01655 884 455
E mail - culzean@nts.org.uk
Visit website.
Photographs Courtesy of National Trust of Scotland
Culzean Castle and Country Park was gifted to the National Trust by the Kennedy family and covers a total of five hundred and sixty-three acres. Robert Adams designed the Castle and it is regarded as his final masterpiece. The castle is associated with the turbulent history of the Clan Kennedy.
The castle contains an exquisite collection of pictures and 18th Century furniture alongside an armoury which was set up in the 19th century. The beautiful Oval Staircase is Robert Adam’s final masterpiece of interior design.
The top floor was given to General Eisenhower as a token of Scotland’s recognition of his role during World War II. You can see an Eisenhower Exhibition in the castle which tells of the General and his visits to Culzean. Culzean was Scotland's first Country Park created in 1969.
Mature parklands and gardens, the Fountain Court, Swan Pond, Ruined Arch, Ice House, the beautiful Camellia House and a unique Pagoda can all be enjoyed.
Opening Times
Castle - 1st April to 1st November, daily 10.30pm - 5pm The last admission to the castle is 4pm.
Walled Garden - All year, daily from 9.30am - 5pm
Country Park - All year, daily 9.30am - Sunset
Visitor Centre and All Other Facilities - 1st April to 1st November, daily opening from 10am - closing from 5pm
Visitor Centre, Gift Shop and Restaurant (Off Season) - 2nd November to 29 March, Saturday/Sunday 11am - 4pm.
Prices
Castle and Country Park Combined - Adult £13 Family £32 1 Parent £25 Concession £9 Pay and Display £2 (after 5pm)
Country Park Only - Adult £8.50 Family £21 1 Parent £16 Concession £5.50 Pay & Display £2 (after 5pm)
Culzean Castle
Maybole
South Ayrshire KA19 8LE
Telephone - 01655 884 455
E mail - culzean@nts.org.uk
Visit website.
Photographs Courtesy of National Trust of Scotland