Tag Archives: Culzean

From Culzean to Camelot

Culzean Castle, a coastal gem near Ayr, was originally the home of the Marquis of Aisla and is now managed by the National Trust. Renowned for its neoclassical architecture by Robert Adam, the castle has an intriguing history, including ties to U.S. Presidents and appears in the film “The Wicker Man.”

Oot and Aboot: Ayrshire

InverAyr From the Gaelic Ihbhir Air  meaning Mouth of the River Ayr. Nowadays it is simply known as Ayr. The 12th most populous settlement in Scotland with a rich history to show for itself. It became a major marketplace and harbour during the medieval period after King William the Lion ordered a castle to be built between the […]