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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Blairquhan Castle

Ayrshire’s premier 5-star Exclusive Use Venue—proudly ranked top 15 worldwide!

Experience castle luxury with 15 elegant bedrooms for up to 30 guests, plus year-round self-catering cottages sleeping 50, all set in our breathtaking estate.

30/08/2026

Fancy a little autumn escape? 🏰🍂
October half-term is calling… 👀

With the school holidays coming up and October half-term just around the corner, why not swap the usual routine for a few peaceful days in the beautiful Ayrshire countryside?

✨ Enjoy 10% OFF all cottage stays
📅 1st September – 15th December 2026
💜 Use code AUTUMN10 at checkout

Cosy cottages, beautiful estate walks, plenty of space to unwind — and dog-friendly too! 🐾

Whether it's a family break, a last-minute getaway or simply some much-needed time away… your autumn escape awaits.

👉 Book direct at www.blairquhan.co.uk
💜 Please note: This offer is available for direct bookings via our website only. Use code AUTUMN10 at checkout to receive your 10% discount.

19/08/2026

Every dad deserves a little Ceilidh training… 🕺

Luckily, Ashleigh was on hand for a quick lesson in the Gay Gordons! 💃

Because nobody gets left behind on the Blairquhan dance floor! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

19/07/2026

🧸 Meet Teddy...

She has a very important job here at the castle.

Whenever there are 13 guests joining us for dinner, Teddy takes her place at the table. It's a long-standing Blairquhan tradition that means we'll always set the table for 14.

Whether you believe 13 is unlucky or not, we think every dinner is better with one extra guest—especially one as well behaved as Teddy. 🐻✨

Now we're curious... are you superstitious, or do you think it's just a bit of fun? Let us know in the comments! 👇

08/07/2026

✨ We have some exciting news... ✨

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Blairquhan Castle & Cottages has been shortlisted as a Regional Finalist in the Scottish Thistle Awards for Best Self-Catering or Exclusive Use! 🏰✨

To be recognised amongst so many exceptional tourism businesses across the West of Scotland is an incredible honour, and we're immensely proud of our team, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make every wedding, celebration and stay truly unforgettable.

Most importantly, we'd like to say thank you to every couple, family and guest who has chosen to celebrate with us. Your memories, kind words and continued support are what make achievements like this possible.

We're looking forward to representing the region in the regional finals and celebrating alongside so many fantastic Scottish tourism businesses.

If you've celebrated a special occasion with us, we'd love to hear your favourite Blairquhan memory in the comments below. 💙

VisitScotland

07/07/2026

POV: You're Martin, and there's another transformation to complete... 💪🏰

What guests see: ✨ A beautifully dressed reception room.

What they don't see: The incredible team working behind the scenes to make it all happen.

Every table moved, every chair placed and every detail prepared is part of creating an unforgettable Blairquhan wedding.

We couldn't do it without our amazing team. 👏

Drop a ❤️ for Martin!

04/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day to all our wonderful friends, couples and guests celebrating across the United States today! ❤️🤍💙

Over the years, we've had the privilege of welcoming so many American couples and families to our castle, and we're incredibly grateful that you've chosen to celebrate some of life's biggest moments with us.

Whether you're celebrating at home, travelling, or dreaming of a destination wedding in Scotland, we hope your day is filled with laughter, good company and unforgettable memories.

Happy 4th of July from everyone at the castle! 🏰✨

📸 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆

27/06/2026

Yesterday, we proudly raised our couple's family flag above Blairquhan, marking the beginning of a truly special wedding weekend. 🤍🏰

(The sunshine may have disappeared today, but the excitement certainly hasn't! ☁️)

Raising the couple's own family flag before their wedding day, is a wonderful symbol that, from that moment on, the castle is exclusively theirs—a place where two families come together, lifelong memories are made, and a new chapter begins.

We have had the privilege of welcoming another wonderful couple, along with their family and friends, to celebrate one of the most important days of their lives.

To our happy couple, thank you for choosing Blairquhan. We wish you a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness together.

Please join us in wishing them a magical wedding day! 💕

09/06/2026

"We need your help"

📣 We're already planning our next Open Day...

What should we do MORE of next time?

❤️ Highland Coos
👍 Inflatables
😮 Reptiles
🎯 Archery
🎵 Live Music

Vote below and then complete our quick survey:
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📸 Colin Hyslop Photography

Address

Blairquhan Castle
Straiton
KA197LY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.blairquhan.co.uk/

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