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Kelburn Country Centre

Description: Kelburn Castle, Fairlie, Ayrshire Scotland, KA29 0BE, Tel: (01475) 568 685 / The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, ... more

Kelburn Country Centre ... Kelburn has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children. The castle, dating back to the 13th century, still lived in by the present Earl and family, is open to the public in July and August and provides an impressive background to exotic gardens, famous trees and many features of historical interest. The Kelburn Glen with its waterfalls and deep gorges is regarded as one of Scotland's most beautiful woodlands and leads to spectacular views over the islands of the Firth of Clyde. The Country Centre includes: - Pony Trekking & Riding School - Falconry - Indoor Playbarn - Licensed Cafe - Ranger Service - Gift Shop

Newest Review: ... giving some details about each tree. The largest tree in these gardens is a 'Weeping Larch'. The plaque told us that it had a half acre spread. The tree branched out in all directions and also trailed on the ground. I found it quite hard to believe that it was all the one tree. The tallest and oldest tree in Scotland, which is a 'Monterey Pine', stood over 100 feet tall. It seemed to go up ... more

... forever. There are also two beautiful 'Yew Trees' which have been estimated at one thousand years old. I found all this quite breathtaking. As we walked round the grounds we saw the Boyle family crest, several times. These are double headed eagles c...more

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Kelburn Country Centre: A GREAT FUN DAY OUT (998 words)
by - written on 23/06/08 (Very useful, 492 readings)
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Two weeks ago my husband and I took our grandchildren for a day out to Kelburn Country Centre in Fairlie, Scotland. Kelburn Country Centre is situated approximately 35 miles from Glasgow and can be found on the main route between Largs and Ayr on the west coast of Scotland. The nearest train station is about two miles. Buses run frequently from the train station and stop directly outside the park gates. We were driving and the parking inside the park was not a problem. The entire Centre is built around the castle. Kelburn Castle is a stunning building and was built in the thirteenth century. At that time it was occupied by David Boyle, ... Read the complete review

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