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23 Post Skelmorlie
Ayrshire
Scotland

There are three great  things to experience on an outing to Dean Castle Country Park, the castle indoors, the fabulous outdoor space in the country park and a well stocked pet’s corner. On top of this there is a visitor centre, a shop and that all important tea room. This is the place to take the whole family to visit as part of your tour of Ayrshire on your Motorhome hire from Glasgow. The Country Park has woodland walks, an adventure playground, and plenty of space for the children to burn off all that excess energy. You may well spot the fallow deer in the park and the herd of Highland cattle too. Inside the 14th Century Castle is a world class collection of historic weapons, armour and musical instruments. If fighting and weaponry or making music is of no interest to younger members of your party then the pet’s corner will certainly capture their attention. It is well stocked with the usual small creatures, rabbits guinea pigs, plus Bruno, Lucy and Murron the kune kune pigs and goats, sheep and even bigger creatures like cows and donkeys, put in an appearance. The more interesting wildlife is perhaps featured in the many aviaries containing exotic birds. If you enjoy looking at birdlife there are also ponds teeming with water fowl. Dean castle Country Park makes an excellent day out as part of your Motorhome Hire from Glasgow.

Dean Castle Country Park
Dean Road
Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire
KA3 1XB
Scotland

Tel: +44 (1563) 522702

Culzean is 12 miles south of Ayr, 4 miles west of Maybole. It is easily spotted, situated as it is high on the cliff top, above the Firth of Clyde. There is a great deal to see and enjoy at this spectacular venue. Inside the Castle there are interiors displaying the work of Robert Adam. On a fine day the outdoors and the features of the country park will be the main draw with attractions including the enchanting Victorian walled garden with newly restored vinery, the wildlife garden, herb garden, and children’s adventure playground. Theres more to see as well, do not miss the swan pond, deer in the deer park,  the camellia house and the gas house exhibition.  During the Summer Season, the Castle, gardens, Visitor Centre, shops and restaurants will be open daily from Friday 1 April to Sunday 30 October 2011 (inclusive). Check out the Culzean Castle website by clicking on the blue text and get more details and opening hours. There is so much to see in Ayrshire with your Scottish Motorhome Hire and a trip to Culzean Castle will be well worth your while. They also hold fun days with Ceilidh Dancing, fancy dress etc. so check what events are taking place during your Scottish Motorhome Hire Holiday.

Culzean Castle & Country Park
Maybole
Ayrshire
KA19 8LE
Tel 0844 493 2149

This is a site idyllically set in the in the grounds of a fairytale Scottish castle. From the campsite there are spectacular views across the sea to the Isle of Arran and the castle visitor centre is a ten minute walk from the site. As campers, you are entitled to discounted entrance fees to Culzean Castle which is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. The Castle and Park has many events, including children’s activities, Scottish country dancing and several music festivals. There is plenty of opportunity for keen walkers to explore the 600 acres of Ayrshire’s finest woodland and coastal paths that surround the campsite. Whilst in Scotland you must try a locally made haggis. Dalduff Farm sells local haggis, pies and ready-made meals and traditionally reared beef and lamb. . The site is sloping in most places and chocks are required. Mobile phone and TV reception is poor here. Apart from the amazing local scenery, there are many places of local interest to visit. The Burns Heritage Park includes the poet’s family cottage and a museum, holding the original manuscript of Auld Lang Syne. For excitement try a day out at the races! Ayr Racecourse is Scotland’s leading racecourse, and holds race meetings regularly. Or catch a Car boot sale and a market which take place at the weekend. Enjoy the freedom of traveling as you please in your Glasgow campervan hire. For more details of this campsite click the blue text below.

Culzean Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Culzean
Maybole
Ayrshire
KA19 8JX
Scotland

Telephone: 01655 760627 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Everything a country park should be is at Dean Castle Country Park. It has a tea room, shop, visitor centre, pet’s corner and an adventure playground for the children. Apart from all of that, Dean Castle Country Park is that little bit special. What sets it apart from other country parks is the wow factor….a 14th Century Castle plus a visitor centre housing a world class collection of weapons, armoury and musical instruments. If this isn’t going to captivate the really young children in your party there are plenty of open spaces to let of steam and some lovely woodland walks to stretch the legs before setting of again in your Scottish Campervan Hire. The park is open from April till October. For admission times check prior to setting off. The castle itself is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Dean Castle Country Park is an ideal location for the whole family to enjoy when traveling on your Scottish Campervan hire holiday.

Dean Castle Country Park
Dean Road
Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire
KA3 1XB

Tel: 01563 522702

On the A78 coast road, south of Largs, beside a glen and waterfall, this fairytale castle stands in an imposing position. Kelburn Glen is is one of Scotlands most beautiful places for a woodland walk and the walk leads to views that overlook the firth of Clyde. There are interesting water features along the walk including a grotto at the waterfall pool. The castle is still the home of the Earl of Glasgow and is open to the public in July and August. The Country Park is open for a longer period and there is always a great deal to see and do there. At the Country Park there is pony trekking, a riding School, an indoor play barn, pet’s corner, an adventure course and you can refuel the family at the tea room or Ice Cream Shop. There is also a secret Forest to explore with weird houses, dark grottos, a swamp and maze, which is bound to interest younger members of your family or party. Kelburn Castle Country Centre has something of interest for all the family. If you are traveling in your Scottish Motorhome Hire in Ayrshire this is a castle you don’t want to miss seeing.

Kelburn Castle Country Centre
Fairlie
Ayrshire
KA29 OBE

Children nearly always love boats and the opportunity to see a collection of restored boats floating at the Harbour side is well worth a visit on your holiday in north Ayreshire. The Scottish Maritime Museum is unusual in that you get to see a Clyde Puffer, a harbour tug and a classic steam yacht on the sea. Some how, it is easier to relate to the boats and the fishermen, when you see their vessels as they would have seen them. You can imagine these brave fishermen starting work, coming down to the harbour to board and set off on their often dangerous journey out to sea. Or they could be working in the harbour itself, guiding boats to safe moorings. On the second site close by there is also the shipyard workers’ tenement flat, restored to its pre-1920s appearance. When not on their boat you can get a real feel for how tough life was for them ashore as well. Life was clearly harsh for shipyard workers centuries ago. You really appreciate your holiday and how easy it is to travel and live in your Scottish Campervan Hire compared to the lives that some of these locals led a century ago. There is still more to see here. Children can use the remote controls and also become a captain of a model boat on the indoor boating lakes. There are plenty of displays to keep everyone occupied including Scotland’s ‘Cathedral of Engineering’, the Linthouse Engine Shop, which was built in 1872. Visiting this museum at Irvine whilst on your Scottish Campervan Hire Holiday certainly helps you relate to the history of this interesting town. The Scottish Maritime Museum is open from April to October with a reasonable admission cost. Check their website by clicking on the blue text for Scottish Maritime Museum.

Scottish Maritime Museum
Linthouse Building
Harbour Road
Irvine
Ayrshire
KA12 8QE
United Kingdom

Telephone: (01294) 278283

The former home of Robert Burns, the Vennel Gallery is housed in two restored 18th century cottages.

The Vennel Gallery
10 Glasgow Vennel
Irvine
North Ayrshire
Scotland
KA12 0BD

Tel: 01294 275059

Escape to the Viking times by watching a twenty minute film about Vikings at the Vikingar Experience in Largs. There are also interactive exhibits, and children will love the narrators of the Viking story’s and myths. Here you can learn something of the Norse gods and the turbulent history of the Viking invasions of Scotland. These fierce Norwegian warriors came across the ocean to pillage and make battle with the Scottish armies. This must have been a fearful time for Scottish people living on the coast as they saw the Viking ships approaching. The Viking Experience now has an extended opening season so check actual opening and admission times prior to setting out in your Scottish Motorhome Hire. There is also a gift shop to buy those Viking memorabilia to take home.
The Viking Experience is not the only activity taking place at this particular centre so pack your swimming costumes as public swimming is available in the swimming pool. There is also a fitness suite and gym to exercise off those extra pounds if you have eaten too much during your holiday! The views from this centre are spectacular from its position on the seafront. If you plan your visit well, you can also visit the Barfield Theatre for an evening’s entertainment. The beauty of having your Scottish Motorhome Hire holiday is it gives you the flexibility to travel when you wish and perhaps involve yourself in some of the activities of the Vikingar Experience. You can locate the Viking Experience on Greenock road, towards the north end of Largs Promenade, opposite the sea front.

Viking Experience
Greenlock Road
Largs
Ayrshire
KA30 8QL
Scotland

Tel; 01475 689777