Luxury Castles & Country Houses in Britain- Scotland
Blairquhan Castle
Ayrshire, Scotland
An historic Castle surrounded by a country estate situated in the beautiful wooded valley of the Water of Girvan in South West Scotland. Blairquhan is owned by Jamie Hunter Blair, who is the great grandson of Sir David Hunter Blair, who bought the property in 1798.
INTRODUCTION
Ayrshire is one of the best situated areas for golf in the world. There are 25 courses within 30 miles of Blairquhan, including Royal Troon, Prestwick, Wester Gailes and Turnberry, which are 'Open' courses.
Only 75 minutes from Glasgow International Airport (30 minutes from Prestwick) Blairquhan offers superb hospitality for the discerning private and corporate guest as well as excellent opportunities for film locations.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Blairquhan is suitable for a wide variety of corporate events, from Board Meetings to Car Launches and dinners for up to 60 people. The house has a large full-time staff, who offer a friendly but professional service.
Sleeps 25 andom Prestwick Airport
Stunning gar caters for up to 200
1 hour 15 minutes from Glasgow International Airport
30 minutes frdens including walled garden
3 driveways leading to the house, the most scenic of which is 3 miles long
Excellent off-roading available on over 20 miles of forestry roads within the estate
Large flat area of lawn in front of the house for marquees
A number of other cottages on the estate offering accommodation
HISTORY
The Hunter Blairs, are descended from the Hunters of Hunterston who have lived in North Ayrshire, at Hunterston since 1110. In the mid 18th century one of the Hunter sons went to Edinburgh, where he became Lord Provost, an MP and a Baronet. He married Jean Blair, the heiress of Dunskey, in Wigtownshire and added her name to his. Blairquhan was bought for his second son, Sir David, the 3rd Baronet, in 1798. (He was related on his mothers side, to the Kennedys who were the original owners). Sir David abandoned the old and dilapidated Castle and built a new house on a site slightly to the north. William Burn, later a most successful country house architect in Great Britain, was then chosen to build the house, which was constructed between 1821-1824. John Tweedie designed the gardens and Sir David himself laid out the grounds. Fittings and furniture were sent from Ayr, Edinburgh and London and they still remain!
ACTIVITIES
Shooting Excellent quality and high driven pheasant shooting is available on the estate and also nearby for those wanting more than a double day.
Stalking Roe deer stalking is available on the Estate.
Golf 25 courses within 25 minutes, including Troon and Turnberry.
Fishing 5 miles of Salmon and sea trout fishing.
Walking Gentle stroll or serious hike.
Riding Can be arranged locally.
Ancestral Homes
Culzean Castle, one of the great Castles of Europe, is 15 minutes away.
Boat Trips Explore the islands of Arran and Bute.
ACCOMMODATION & DISTANCES
75 minutes drive from Glasgow International Airport
20 minutes from Prestwick Airport
Sleeps 25 75 minutes from Glasgow International Airport 10 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms 5 single bedrooms
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