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Built for Sir David Hunter Blair, 3rd Baronet, 1821-1824. Designed by William Burn. Original furniture and collection of pictures including Scottish colourists.
Features: Walled gardens of same date.
Every Sun, Mon & Tues afternoon from Sun 24 July to Sun 19 Sept, 1.30pm-4.15pm (grounds close at 6pm). Tours in Aug & Sept by prior arrangement, further details will be available on website as of 1 Apr. Open at other times by appointment.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
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Blairquhan was built by William Burn in 1821-24 for Sir David Hunter Blair 3rd Bart. It has its original furniture and private collection of Scottish Colourists. There is a 3 mile private drive, 500 acres of planned landscape and walled gardens. Visits by groups welcome. | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | Yes | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | Yes | | Light Refreshments | Yes | | Lunch | Yes | | Dinner | Yes |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Anne Hay | | Address: | | Blairquhan Estate Office | | | Straiton | | Town: | | Maybole | | County: | | Ayrshire | | Postcode: | | KA19 7LY | | Phone: | | 01655 770239 | | Email: | | enquiries@blairquhan.co.uk |
Blairquhan offers you exclusive use of this magnificent Scottish Castle as the perfect wedding venue. The wedding service itself can be held in the Castle, with seating capacity for 100. If you prefer there is a beautiful church in the nearby village of Straiton. We also have a civil wedding license.
Up to 60 guests can be seated in the Dining Room for the wedding meal, and up to 80 guests in the two Drawing Rooms. For larger numbers a Marquee is available. The Castle and its grounds offer an ideal location for wedding photography.
The Castle is yours alone to use as you wish.
There is a Conference Room that has slide and overhead projectors and a screen. The Castle is fully staffed and secretarial assistance can also be made available for your meetings.
For recreation there are extra facilities such as a Grand Piano, Snooker Room, and Table Tennis. Of course, fishing and shooting can also be arranged in season. Visits to neighbouring private houses can be organised.
Accommodation Types: Bed and Breakfast, Holiday Cottage
At Blairquhan the accommodation is flexible. Up to 26 guests can stay in the Castle itself, and up to 62 if you include all the holiday cottages on the estate. The cottages are available for self catering holidays throughout the year.
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