Kelburn Castle is a large house near Fairlie, North Ayrshire, It is the seat of the Earl of Glasgow. it was remodelled in the sixteenth century. In 1700 the first Earl made further extensions to the house in a manner not unlike a French château which is virtually how it appears today.Dating from the 13th century and still lived in by the present Earl and his family, Kelburn Castle provides an impressive background to exotic gardens, famous tress and many features of historical interest. The Kelburn Glen with it’s waterfalls and deep gorges is regarded as one of Scotland’s most beautiful woodlands and leads to spectacular views.
In 1977 the house and grounds opened to the public as a country park. It is one of the oldest castles in Scotland and has been continuously inhabited by the same family for longer than any other.
In 2007, after experts told the owners that the concrete facing would eventually need to be replaced to avoid further damage to the stone walls, the Earl invited graffiti artists to paint the walls.
big tree!
no problem for the Pedens
we've got it covered!
Dad hits the history trail.But the Earl was home so we could'nt get in to the castle.
we found our own castle!
highlights of the adverture park.
we enter the secret forest, five brave explorers!
we'er not scared are we kids ?
chilling out at the giant's house
we also met a few weird creatures.