Introduction: | We will be exploring the castles of south Ayrshire in April 2025. |
Tour Dates: | Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th April 2025 |
Friday: | Members can arrive on Friday. There are no plans for informal visits. |
Saturday: |
Buses will depart at 9am from the Western House Hotel. On Saturday we will visit: Cassillis Castle, Kirkmichael House, Cloncaird Castle, Old Dalquharran Castle and Penkill Castle.
A dinner will take place on Saturday evening at the Western House Hotel. All are welcome. |
Sunday: | Buses will depart at 9am from the Western House Hotel. Our Sunday tour will take us to: Thomaston Castle, Carleton Castle, Kirkhill Castle, Bargany House and Killochan Castle. Lunch will be taken at Girvan Golf Club. |
Hotel Base
Information: |
The buses will depart from the Western House Hotel, Craigie Road, Ayr, KA8 OHA. Tel: 01292 294990 |
Hotel Rates
Information: |
The Western House Hotel is holding some Saturday night rooms at a special rate for SCA members until Saturday 29th March. To book a room, call the hotel directly on 01292 294990. Rooms on a bed and breakfast basis are also available at SCA rates for the Friday and Sunday but are not being held.
Members are encouraged to book rooms as early as possible to avoid disappointment. |
Hotel Google Map: | |
Booking Form: | A booking form will be emailed directly to all members |
Tour Itinerary: |
See Saturday/Sunday sections above for details of the castles we will be visiting.
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Cost: | The cost of the tour will be £80 per member for the full weekend. The cost covers bus transport, lunches and any entry fees. |
Additional Info: | If you are a member of Historic Environment Scotland, please bring your membership card in case we visit one of their properties. |
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