Hold your Wedding at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire

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A guide book in 1894 described a modern Gothic castle belonging to the Marquis of Ailsa - Culzean Castle. Overlooking the Ayrshire coast, Culzean was built in 1777 by David, 10th Earl of Cassilis and designed by renowned architect Robert Adam. At the time the book was written, Culzean Castle was not open to visitors and could only be viewed from the sea. "At the foot of the rock on which the castle stands are the coves of Culzean, three caves hewin in the rock, which were used as hiding-places during the civil wars, and afforded refuge to Sir Archibald Kennedy after the Revolution. Here, according to Burns, the fairies gather on Halloween."

Culzean was in the hands of the Kennedys, Earls of Cassilis from the 15th Century until 1945 -when the Kennedy family formally handed over Culzean Castle, its policies, gardens and Home Farm into the care of the National Trust for Scotland.

The history of Culzean Castle is inextricably linked to the Kennedy family. Their act of generosity has ensured that this remarkable property will be cared for and appreciated by generations to come.

Culzean Castle, under the stewardship of the National Trust for Scotland, is open to visitors from the end of March until the end of October. More importantly, however, it can be hired for private functions, including weddings - 70 guests can be seated in the beautiful Circular Saloon which has stunning views towards the Isle of Arran; dinner is served in the magnificent State Dining Room. For larger functions, the Home Farm Restaurant caters for up to 100 guests for a banquet and ceilidh. More intimate surroundings are available in the six-bedroomed Eisenhower Apartment on the top of the Castle, which, with roaring log fires, can accommodate up to twelve guests - and is the perfect location for a honeymoon or luxury retreat.

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