Culzean Castle
"Overlooking the coast, 3 m. to the
N. of Turnberry, is Culzean Castle
(pronounced Colyean), the modern
Gothic castle of the Marquis of Ailsa,
built 1777 by David 10th Earl of
Cassilis..... it is a beautiful object from
the sea, on the very edge of which
it stands. On the land side are the
terrace gardens of the old house, removed to make way for its grand
successor. At the foot of the rock
on which the castle stands are the
Coves of Culzean, three caves hewn
in the rock, which have been used
as hiding-places during the civil
wars, and afforded a refuge to Sir Archibald Kennedy after the Revolution. According to Burns they
were the fairies' place of resort on
Halloween." Extract from "Handbook for travellers in Scotland" (Open Library)
Culzean Castle is a National Trust for Scotland property with free entry for National Trust for Scotland members.
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Address:
Culzean Castle and Country Park,
Maybole,
Ayrshire and Arran KA19 8LE
Website:
www.nts.org.uk
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Some of the best castles...... |
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England: Bodiam Castle. |
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| England:
Windsor Castle. |
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| England:
Tintagel Castle |
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| Scotland:
Edinburgh Castle |
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Read: Windsor Castle: Official Souvenir Guide
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Watch: St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
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Read: Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans
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Read: A Short Illustrated Guide to Edinburgh Castle
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Read: Scottish Castles and Fortifications
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Read: The English Castle: 1066-1650 (The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)
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Read: 50 Medieval Castles of Southern England
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Read: The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277-1307 (Fortress)
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