Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parks.

This is a must-see if you are in South Ayrshire! A visit to Culzean Castle and it's Park offers plenty to do for the whole family from magnificent buildings to discover, to exploring the parkland or running wild in the Adventure cove and Wild Woodland play areas. 

Not to miss, the Robert Adam’s Oval Staircase – the dramatic centrepiece of the castle.

This glorious 260ha estate was once the playground of David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis – a man who was keen to impress with his wealth and status. Opulent to the extreme, the park is planted with conifers and beech, sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses.

The castle itself is perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, incorporating everything the earl could wish for in his country home. It was designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century and is filled to the turrets with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived here.

Did you know you could sleep in Culzean Castle?

Named after its former resident, President Dwight D Eisenhower, The Eisenhower at Culzean Castle is a small country house hotel located on the upper floors of Culzean Castle. It enjoys superb panoramic views along the coast and across the sea to the mountains of Arran. Guests access the accommodation using an original elevator, transporting them to an exclusive ‘hideaway’ that was the holiday home of Eisenhower and his family from 1945 until his death in 1969.

Comprising six bedrooms, the Eisenhower Hotel at Culzean Castle is one of the most exclusive places to stay in Scotland.

Guests can soak up the castle ambience with other guests. Alternatively, why not book the whole hotel for exclusive use, for a family gathering, wedding or birthday. Whatever the occasion, the Eisenhower is ideal for entertaining VIP guests in style in a truly unique setting. 

Visit http://www.culzean-eisenhower.com/ for more information or to book.