Brodick Castle And Country Park
No visit to Arran is complete without exploring Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park - a perfect combination of heritage, nature and relaxation.
The site of this ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton was a fortress even in Viking times. The 13th-century fortified tower was developed in the 16th century and extended by Cromwell in the 17th century.
Lady Mary Louise, 6th Duchess of Montrose, lived here until 1957. Some furniture dates from the 17th century, with superb paintings, porcelain and silver collected by the Hamiltons and by William Beckford, whose daughter was married to the 10th Duke of Hamilton. There is also a collection of sporting pictures and trophies.
The woodland garden, begun in 1923 by the Duchess, is now home to an internationally acclaimed rhododendron collection. The walled
garden dating from 1710 has been restored as an Edwardian garden. Find out about the garden's fascinating history and plant collections in a new audio tour.
The Country Park has waymarked trails, woodlands, waterfalls, gorges, wildlife ponds, a nature room and wildlife garden.
Restored ice-house, adventure playground.
Opening Hours
Castle: 1 April to 31 October, Daily (except Friday) 11am-4pm (3pm in October). Pre-booked groups may visit on Fridays - please call for more details.
Reception centre, shop and walled garden: 1 April to 31 October, daily 10-4.30; 1 November to 21 December, Fri-Sun 10-3.30
Country Park: all year, daily 9.30sunset.
GOATFELL: all year, daily.
Contact
The
Administrator
Isle of Arran
Brodick
North Ayrshire
KA27 8HY
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1770) 302202
Tel: +44 (1770) 302462
Fax: +44 (1770) 302312
E-Mail: brodickcastle@nts.org.uk
WWW: http://www.nts.org.uk
