Listed 14th best Wedding Venue in the world by the "Independent" (April 2006).

A magnificent regency castellated mansion approached by a three mile drive beside the River Girvan, Blairquhan has roots dating back to 1346. The current castle was commissioned by Sir David Hunter Blair and built by the famous Scottish architect William Burn in 1821-1824, remaining in the family unaltered since its original creation. The castle offers well laid out accommodation suitable for all sorts of entertaining from house parties for up to 25 people to conferences and corporate entertainment. Weddings and celebrations for larger parties can be accommodated with the addition of a marquee if required.

The magnificent back drop is ideal for filming and fashion shoots and meetings for up to 80 people can be accommodated with the library and small drawing room ideal for discussion groups and relaxing. Post meeting diversions such as golf, fishing and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged, as well as visits to neighbouring castles.

Additional accommodation for 40 available in estate cottages.

Ground Floor:
Hall, saloon, small drawing room, drawing room, library, dining room, two cloakrooms, two twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, two double bedrooms one with four poster bed, bathroom and writing room.

First Floor:
Seven double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (three with four poster beds), six single bedrooms, sitting room, occasional dining room.

• The Castle has a museum and art gallery with a fine collection of Scottish paintings
• Billiard room with full sized billiard table and table tennis room.
• Fishing on the River Girvan and estate lochs by arrangement. T
• ree trail, designated walks and walled garden to explore on the estate. Swimming pools at Ayr (13 miles), Girvan (13 miles) and Maybole (7 miles).
• Championship golf courses at Prestwick, Troon and Turnberry, all within one hour's drive. 18 hole courses at Ayr and Girvan and 9 hole course at Maybole.
• Culzean Castle 9 miles, is the flagship property of the National Trust of Scotland.
• Burns Cottage at Alloway.
• Several sandy beaches with half an hour's drive.
• Boat trips to Arran and Cumbrae.