Blairquhan Castle

Weddings: In February and March 2010 offering 25% off facility fee and more.

michaelmcg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:09:07 +0000

Weddings: In February and March 2010 offering 25% off facility fee and reduced Bed & Breakfast rates.

Corporate: Bed & Breakfast rates including 3 nights for 2 and no single supplements.

michaelmcg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:09:03 +0000

Corporate: Bed & Breakfast rates including 3 nights for 2 and no single supplements.

2009 Newsletter

michaelmcg — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:27:30 +0000

2009 has been another busy year at Blairquhan. After another very successful Snowdrop Day we had a fantastic Run for Chest Heart and Stroke. Almost 500 runners and supporters cheered on the Happy Feet Event.

The St. Cuthbert’s Burns Supper Homecoming Bash organised by Mrs. Miller and the Staff of St. Cuthbert’s Primary was the most memorable homecoming event at Blairquhan.

The Flying Display in May accompanied by the Ayrshire Group of the Scottish Bonsai Association, Ayrshire Classsic Cars, Harley-Davidson Club encouraged another 500 visitors on to enjoy the beauty of Blairquhan in May.

We had a very busy summer season with weddings, a film documentary and Rolex in residence for the Open Golf at Turnberry.

The highlight of the Autumn season was celebrating our Silver Wedding, after a particularly memorable pilgrimage to Rome with some particularly memorable pilgrims from Maybole!!!

Our eldest daughter is happily away at Vet School and Caoimhe thoroughly enjoyed her hockey tour in Italy. Ronan is rugby mad as ever and enjoyed his season with the Kestrels in the summer. The twins are designing a new hen house funded by proceeds from their eggs and Romeo their Ryeland Lamb is off to the sales soon.

The fishing season is drawing to a close once again and the shoot has started their new season.

The Autumn colours are looking spectacular this year and well-worth viewing if you are passing through this way.

Many thanks to all of you who came to see us on our open days and our guides too as we had a record 1800 visitors this year.

Sir Patrick and Lady Hunter Blair

Flying display at the Castle – 24th May

michaelmcg — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:13:46 +0000

House & Gardens will be open on Sunday 24th May 2009 to host a spectacular aerobatic display performed by a group of professional flying enthusiasts.

Bring cameras and enjoy this display and other attractions.

Other attractions include:
CLASSIC CARS • BONSAI DISPLAY

First Tickets 2.00 pm Last Tickets 4.15 pm

Last Entrance to House 4.30 pm House Closes 5.00 pm

Grounds Close 6.00 pm

Adults £6.00 | Children (6-16) £3.00 | OAPs £5.00

Outdoor attractions include the Ice House, Tree Trail, delightful Walled Garden and walks through the extensive grounds.

Inside the castle browse through over 20 rooms: Visit two Picture Galleries with works by Eliza Hunter Blair; Family Museum; William Burn Exhibition; the Robert Burns/Hunter Blair connection; the Col.Hunter Blair of Inkerman display.

Spring Charity Events

michaelmcg — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:11:45 +0000

We have our Snowdrop Day for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme on Sunday, 22nd February from 12.00 – 4.00. £6.00 per adult including tea.

On 1st March we have a ‘Happy Feet’ Day in aid of CHSS – 10K & 5K runs Sponsored by Nike – applications online www.chss.org.uk.

Successful fishing Season

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:05:14 +0000

After a successful fishing season (where the King Fisher award goes once again to Arthur), the shooting season got off to a slightly damp start on 4th October.

The Woodfuel business is thriving and nets of logs remain best value in the area at £2.80 per bag.

Our new Web Site

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:03:52 +0000

Our new website is virtually completed and operational from October 2008.

Many thanks must go to Christine Ottewill for much of the photography and to Ocean Agency, Ayr.

Spiderwick Manor

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:03:09 +0000

Amidst many corporate events and elaborate and stylish parties we had a very scary makeover of the Castle when it became “Spiderwick Manor” for the week. You will be glad to hear that the mission to find the book was successful and the goblins satisfactorily defeated.

Air Show

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:00:48 +0000

Visitor numbers to the Castle on our open days were well up, possibly due to the fantastic air show which was held in July in collaboration with Adam Fergusson from Kilkerran and many of his talented winged friends.

Recent additions to the family

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:56:33 +0000

Recent additions to the family include a gun dog, cats Tom and Jerry, hens including Lisa who won First Prize at Carsphairn Show, and two Ryeland sheep Harriet and Juliet!

Niamh passes driving test

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:56:10 +0000

We were delighted that Niamh passed her driving test and that Murphy (a horse) recovered from a serious injury. Caoimhe continues to enjoy her music and hockey (with her bright green and pink stick) and Ronan is as muddy as ever playing rugby for his school and Ayr Rugby Club.

Two very special parties

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:55:39 +0000

In May the family held two very special parties, one to celebrate the Twins First Communion and the second their dad’s significant birthday!

The Brides in May and June

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:54:56 +0000

A wide range of magnificent and completely stunning weddings followed. The Brides in May and June saw Blairquhan looking vibrant in the bright summer sunshine. After some much needed rain the Brides in June, July and August seemed to have the timing perfect to escape the odd shower that seemed to keep coming our way. At least two Brides had their ‘outdoor’ dreams come true when the weather cleared and the sun shone on their open air services in the walled garden.

Snowdrop day in February

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:48:33 +0000

In February it turned out that last year was not a one-off and we had about 400 visitors again for Snowdrop Day (in aid of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme charities and the Ayrshire Rivers Trust).

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Joiner Cottage

michaelmcg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:10:17 +0000

Joiner Cottage

2008 has been Blairquhan’s busiest year ever.

michaelmcg — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:22:19 +0000

2008 has been Blairquhan’s busiest year ever.

January was great fun with friends from Northern Ireland hosting a Burns Supper for their friends and colleagues in the construction industry.

Joiner’s Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:56:25 +0000

Joiner’s Cottage: (sleeps: 6) 1D, 2T

Joiner’s Cottage is situated next door to O’Neill Cottage. It is set in an attractive courtyard with other estate cottages and buildings.

It is all on one level and is comfortably furnished, with a fully fitted kitchen which includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, integral hob, oven and microwave.

Joiner’s Cottage has a living room with digital TV. Bathroom (with shower over bath), two twin bedrooms and a double bedroom.

Sorry no pets. No smoking allowed.

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	JOINER’S All prices are per cottage per week and include linen, towels, electricity and oil heating include VAT.	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£350.00	£245.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£460.00	£322.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£740.00	£518.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£460.00	£322.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£350.00	£245.00

O’Neill Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:52:06 +0000

O’Neill Cottage: (sleeps: 4) 2T

O’Neill Cottage is situated next door to the Joiner’s Cottage on the side of the estate nearest to the village of Straiton. It is set in an attractive courtyard with other estate cottages and buildings.

It is attractively decorated and comfortably furnished, with a fully fitted kitchen.
O’Neill Cottage has a living room with digital tv, dining room, fully equipped kitchen which has a fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, electric cooker and a mircowave.

Upstairs there are two twin bedrooms and a bathroom.
Central heating, electricity and VAT are included in the rent.

Sorry no pets. No smoking allowed.

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	O’NEILL COTTAGE All prices include VAT and are per cottage per week and include linen, towels, electricity and oil heating.	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£290.00	£203.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£400.00	£280.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£640.00	£448.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£400.00	£280.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£290.00	£203.00

Cuninghame Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:51:25 +0000

Cuninghame Cottage: (sleeps: 6) 3T

Cuninghame Cottage is situated on the garden wall of Blairquhan Gardens. It was built originally as a potting shed for the gardners. Living accommodation was later added and in 1995 the two houses were knocked together and an unusual and attractive holiday cottage was created.

Cuninghame Cottage has, downstairs a living room with comfortable soft seating, a digital TV and DVD and adjoining open plan fully fitted kitchen which includes a washing/dryer, under the counter fridge and freezer, cooker and microwave oven. Two twin bedrooms and a bathroom.

Upstairs there is a twin bedroom and a large playroom.

Linen, towels, oil-fired central heating, electricity and VAT are included in the rent – no open fire.

Sorry no pets. No smoking allowed.

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	CUNINGHAME All prices are per cottage per week and include linen, towels, electricity and oil heating include VAT.	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£350.00	£245.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£460.00	£322.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£740.00	£518.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£460.00	£322.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£350.00	£245.00

McDowall Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:51:05 +0000

McDowall Cottage: (sleeps: 4/5) 1D,1T

McDowall Cottage was converted from a former Garden Bothy. built about 1800. It is romantically situated on the garden wall of Blairquhan Gardens.

Downstairs McDowall Cottage has a diningroom/living room with comfortable soft seating, a digital TV and DVD, a fully equipped kitchen with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. A bathroom and bedroom with double bed.

Upstairs there is a bedroom with two single beds.
Linen, towels, electricity, oil-fired central heating and VAT are included in the rent. No open fire.

Sorry no pets. No smoking is allowed.

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	MCDOWALL COTTAGE	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£290.00	£203.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£400.00	£280.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£640.00	£448.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£400.00	£280.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£290.00	£203.00

Wauchope Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:50:26 +0000

Wauchope Cottage: (sleeps: 8) 4T

Wauchope Cottage is one of the conversions from the former Stables Courtyard and has, in 2004, been greatly enlarged and modernised.

The cottage has a large living room with comfortable soft seating, a digital TV/VCR/DVD and adjoining open plan dining room. The fully equipped kitchen has an integral hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is also a bathroom (with shower over the bath) downstairs.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms with twin beds, one family bedroom with a double and single bed and a second bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle.

Linen, towels, oil-fired central heating, electricity and VAT are included in the rent – no open fire.

Sorry no pets.

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	WAUCHOPE COTTAGE	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£450.00	£315.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£550.00	£385.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£890.00	£623.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£550.00	£385.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£450.00	£315.00

Farrer Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:49:38 +0000

Farrer Cottage: (sleeps: 6) 2T

Farrer Cottage is one of the conversions from the former Coachman’s House, Harness rooms and Stables of Blairquhan Castle.

Downstairs is a there is a large living room with comfortable soft seating, digital TV . A fully equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.

Upstairs there is a bathroom and a separate shower cubicle and three bedrooms (one with a double bed and two with single two single beds in each).

Linen, towels, electricity, oil-fired central heating and VAT are included in the rent. No open fire.

Sorry no pets. No smoking allowed.

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	FARRER COTTAGE All prices are per cottage per week and include linen, towels, electricity and oil heating include VAT.	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£350.00	£245.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£460.00	£322.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£740.00	£518.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£460.00	£322.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£350.00	£245.00

McIntyre Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:48:51 +0000

Mclntyre Cottage: (sleeps: 4) 2T

Mclntyre Cottage is one of the conversions from the former Coachman’s House, Harness rooms and Stables of Blairquhan Castle.

Mclntyre Cottage has a large fully equipped kitchen/dining/living room upstairs with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer dryer, digital TV and a spectacular view over the valley of the River Girvan.

Downstairs there are two bedrooms, each with two single beds, and a bathroom.

Linen, towels, electricity, oil-fired central heating and VAT are included in the rent. No open fire.

Sorry no pets

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	MCINTYRE COTTAGE	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£290.00	£203.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£400.00	£280.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£640.00	£448.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£400.00	£280.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£290.00	£203.00

Kennedy Cottage

michaelmcg — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:48:17 +0000

Kennedy Cottage : (sleeps: 6/7) (1D,2T)

Kennedy Cottage is one side of a courtyard forming part of Blairquhan Castle. The stone carvings on the cottage date back to 1575.

Downstairs is a fully equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. There is a large living room with comfortable soft seating, digital TV, and a bedroom with two single beds.

Upstairs there is a shower-room/toilet and two more bedrooms (one with double bed , galleried, and one with a double bed and a single bed).

Linen, towels, electricity, oil-fired central heating and VAT are included in the rent. No open fire.

Sorry no pets. No smoking allowed.

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WEEK BEGINNING SATURDAY – 2010 Cots and highchairs are available on request at no extra charge.	KENNEDY COTTAGE	SHORT BREAKS From: 3 night minimum stay
LOW SEASON January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20	£350.00	£245.00
MID SEASON April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19 26	£460.00	£322.00
HIGH SEASON JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 EASTER – March 27 and April 3 CHRISTMAS 21 – 28 Dec NEW YEAR 28 Dec – 4th	£740.00	£518.00
MID SEASON September 4, 11, 18, 25	£460.00	£322.00
LOW SEASON October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11	£350.00	£245.00

Midweek Wedding

michaelmcg — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:55:34 +0000

Please ask about a possible discount off the wedding facility fee for a midweek wedding in the Castle.

Blairquhan Castle

Weddings: In February and March 2010 offering 25% off facility fee and more.

Corporate: Bed & Breakfast rates including 3 nights for 2 and no single supplements.

2009 Newsletter

Flying display at the Castle – 24th May

Spring Charity Events

Successful fishing Season

Our new Web Site

Spiderwick Manor

Air Show

Recent additions to the family

Niamh passes driving test

Two very special parties

The Brides in May and June

Snowdrop day in February

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Joiner Cottage

2008 has been Blairquhan’s busiest year ever.

Joiner’s Cottage

Joiner’s Cottage: (sleeps: 6) 1D, 2T

WEEK BEGINNING

JOINER’S

SHORT BREAKS

O’Neill Cottage

O’Neill Cottage: (sleeps: 4) 2T

WEEK BEGINNING

O’NEILL COTTAGE

SHORT BREAKS

Cuninghame Cottage

Cuninghame Cottage: (sleeps: 6) 3T

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CUNINGHAME

SHORT BREAKS

McDowall Cottage

McDowall Cottage: (sleeps: 4/5) 1D,1T

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MCDOWALL COTTAGE

SHORT BREAKS

Wauchope Cottage

Wauchope Cottage: (sleeps: 8) 4T

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WAUCHOPE COTTAGE

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Farrer Cottage

Farrer Cottage: (sleeps: 6) 2T

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FARRER COTTAGE

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McIntyre Cottage

Mclntyre Cottage: (sleeps: 4) 2T

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MCINTYRE COTTAGE

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Kennedy Cottage

Kennedy Cottage : (sleeps: 6/7) (1D,2T)

WEEK BEGINNING

KENNEDY COTTAGE

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Midweek Wedding