Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle was beyond exceptional! The grounds are massive and magical, and the castle itself is stunning. I absolutely loved the orangery and learning about its history, and honestly, a whole day wasn’t enough to take it all in – I can’t wait to go back. We had a wonderful guide but also enjoyed exploring the castle at our own pace. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating historical stories that made the visit even richer. The gift shop is a must-visit, with lovely local products that help support the castle’s preservation. It’s also perfect for relaxing – you can sunbathe, take in the scenery. B sure to also enjoy the views of the ocean. Highly recommend for a day trip or excursion; it’s truly a magical experience

Beautiful grounds, gardens and beaches to walk around . The castle is very well maintained, with regular tours and knowledgeable staff on hand. I can easily spend a couple of hours here exploring. And the deer! They are beautiful 🥰

Beautiful, even though the castle is a bit on the excessive side is is worth seeing once. The fact the guy built a distressed vanity arch at the front because he liked the look tells you that. But the grounds are beautiful and you can bring your dog. 640 acres to explore and some truly stunning views

Interesting place. Very grand and lots of historic artefacts as you walk around the one way system. Lego hunt was live while we visited which was a great little extra for the kids! There is also a massive playpark in the estate which is probably the best playpark I've ever seen seen! If I went to this when I was a kid I know I'd have absolutely loved this!

One of the best national trusts we have visited. English national trust members can get in using their passes also. Staff were really friendly, the grounds, gardens, house, cafe all great. The play area was “the best ever” from my 5 year old and we all had fun on it. Really safe but adventurous for young ones.

This is such a lovely place to visit, we stayed at the campsite nearby and came twice, but still didn't manage to see everything! We all loved it as there is so much to do, there are lots of walks and trails, a brilliant kids play area, the kids would have spent hours in there if they could. The walled gardens were so beautiful, and the fruit and veg that they grow there can be bought in the shop. Lots of interesting information to learn, and the people in the castle were friendly and very knowledgeable. We always take our own food, so i cant comment on cafe or price of food, but I would highly recommend visiting to anyone, you can't go wrong!

Here is a beautiful castle right on a cliff overlooking the sea. A must to visit this huge estate that was once a private home and to see how the wealthy once lived there. It’s fully restored with lots of extravagantly furnished rooms. There is a huge collection of pistols and weapons to see, a fine display on the walls. It has a walled garden, a large grass garden and forest around it with many trails to walk and to enjoy the sea views. The staff were very good and eager to answer my questions. There are places to stay on the estate and they also host weddings and corporate event events and private parties. It’s a busy place. Of course there is a coffee and gift shop and there was lots of parking, but it does get very busy with tourists.

Beautiful castle right on the ocean with massive gardens. Arrive early to have plenty of time to see the whole site. Take your entry ticket WITH you to the main castle so you don’t have to return to your car for proof of purchase of castle access.

Nothing short of perfect. A testament to the rich history that is Scotland. It is so magnificent both inside and out that words simply cannot describe the splendour of this castle. The castle overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and on a clear and sunny day like today you can see the Isle of Arran! Aye - a truly magestic place which we will ne'er forget!

Truly one remarkable location. I got tired of hearing myself say "wow" over every thing. But it was all I could say. We stayed in a wonderful room overlooking the water. My favorite part is the beach (path is slightly hidden) just to the north. Keep a sharp eye out for washed up jelly fish. But the rocks and shells create a virtual painting of nature. We had high tea, and it was such a living fantasy. Great memories.

They have been so accommodating. It does take some time for them to respond but that's likely due to our time difference. We are so blessed that we found such a beautiful castle to share our vacation.

Great castle with outstanding views and beautiful gardens. It was designed by the famous Scottish architect Robert Adams for the powerful Kennedy family (no relation to JFK)

Loved the Castle and grounds, even on a pretty wet day. The coastal view is amazing, and the various buildings have been beautifully restored. The docents at the palace are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the family's and palace's history, though if self-guided is more your desire, there are placards that give an overview of the most important aspects and pieces in each individual room. The visitor's center can likely be skipped since it provides just minimal information, though the cafe there is a nice midday stop, and has coffee, bottles beverages, pastries, sandwiches, potatoes, and a few other hot dishes of the day. The prices are also fairly reasonable, as we paid £15 for 2 sodas, a casserole, sandwich, and brownie. If hiking is more your desire, there are also lots of pathways available, and there were many individuals and families that had their dogs along too. Highly recommend this castle that is on the coast about an hour/1:10 from Glasgow.

During our last trip to Scotland, my wife dragged me countless castles, abbeys etc., but Culzean was the only one that really stuck with me. Beautiful grounds, great location, very friendly staff and so much to see. If you only see one castle in Scotland outside of Edinburgh and Stirling, make it Culzean.

We travelled to Culzean for my brothers wedding. The ceremony was a beautiful affair held on the grounds with the dinner and dancing held in the castle. It was a truly beautiful experience but the best part was staying overnight in the Eisenhower apartment. The only drawback was that it was unseasonably warm and there was no ability to get air through the rooms which caused for a very uncomfortable nights sleep. But that was certainly out of their control.