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Culzean Castle Description
Culzean Castle is one of Scotland's most popular castles. It is managed by the National Trust for Scotland and lies in a picturesque spot on the cliff tops about 12mi/19.2km south of Ayr.

A fortress had stood on this spot since the 14th C, but in the 18th C it was transformed into a "picture-book" castle. The ninth Earl of Cassillis Sir Thomas Kennedy had a new wing added on the seaward side and in 1777 his brother David the 10th Earl of Cassillis commissioned Robert Adam the celebrated Classical architect to rebuild it in Italian style. Two wings were soon added complete with small corner towers, parapet and ornate window sills. In 1785 the "Sir Thomas" wing with a huge drum tower was built to overlook the cliff. Adam's strength
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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art;  Castle, chateau, palace;  Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical;  Decorative arts display;  Furniture display
Address
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Maybole KA19 8LE
United Kingdom
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Tips
Last admission 5 p.m.
Combined ticket for castle and country park listed.
Country Park open all year, daily 9.30-dusk.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Ayr-Girvan
Typical Visit
3 hours
Do-It-Yourself Tours
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