Description

Four families have lived at Blairquhan. The McWhirters built the first tower-house in about 1346. Through marriage they were succeeded by the Kennedys, who built a large regular front south west of the Tower in 1573. In the early 17th Century the Whitefoords took over, but in 1798, suffering from the effects of the Ayr Bank crash, they sold Blairquhan to the Trustees of Sir David Hunter Blair, 3rd Baronet. He was a member of a cadet branch of the Hunters of Hunterston; related, through his mother, to the Kennedys of Blairquhan.

The old castle having become ruinous, he commissioned the Scottish architect William Burn to design a new house, slightly north of the old one, and, between 1821 and 1824, it was built.

All the furniture was originally supplied by Morrison, of Ayr.

I would like to welcome you to our much loved family home and I greatly hope you enjoy your visit here.

Blairquhan offers you exclusive use of this magnificent Scottish Castle as the perfect wedding venue. The wedding service itself can be held in the Castle, with seating capacity for 100. If you prefer there is a beautiful church in the nearby village of Straiton. We also have a civil wedding license.

Up to 60 guests can be seated in the Dining Room for the wedding meal, and up to 80 guests in the two Drawing Rooms. For larger numbers a Marquee is available. The Castle and its grounds offer an ideal location for wedding photography.

Accommodation
The Castle can sleep about 26, some in magnificent 4 poster beds. Also, there are 9 holiday cottages which can sleep from 4-8 each.

Menus
Special wedding day menus can be provided just for you.

Marquees
Over 80 guests seated we recommend a marquee on the front lawn and details and costs for these can be obtained locally. Outside catering is recommended for marquee functions, contacts can be provided on request.

Entertainment
Various formsof entertainment can be arranged for your wedding reception, such as pipers, bands, dancers and so on. Just ask!

Flowers
During the summer, we have an excellent array of flowers in the garden and these can be arranged by us in the Castle.

Car Parking
There is ample parking for cars in front of the Castle. There is space for coaches too.

Castle dining room set for a wedding function.

There is a Wedding Facility Fee for exclusive use of this magnificent Scottish Castle venue. Please contact us.

Service Type

• Wedding Venues

Civil Wedding Licence

• Selection of rooms

How many Guests can you accomm

• Up to 200