Blairquhan is situated in the beautiful wooded valley of theWater of Girvan in the south west of Scotland.

The Blairquhan stretches of the river are perhaps the most attractive of its length, the upper reaches being open parkland. The middle beat is open to the public for fishing. Fishing is fly only, the best period being from mid-July through to the end of October. There are also two trout lochs on the estate both with boats available to tenants. 2005 proved to be an excellent season for salmon.

Blairquhan Castle

The magnificent Castle dating back to 1346 and surrounded by a beautiful country estate on the banks of the River Girvan, is approached by a three mile drive beside the River Girvan. The current castle was commissioned by Sir David Hunter Blair and built by the famous Scottish architect William Burns 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. 7 self catered cottages available all year round.

Shooting

Blairquhan is one of the more desirable places to shoot in Scotland. There are about 30 shooting days each year for pheasants, ducks and partridges. The average day is about 200 but smaller days can be arranged. Low flying birds are not encouraged and the drives are all scenic. Lunch is provided in a Finnish cabin by the side of a Loch.

Golf and Other Interests

A short walk along the river is the village of Straiton, perhaps the prettiest in Ayrshire. It was recently included in a book on 'The 25 most beautiful villages in Scotland'. This is, of course, the only county in Great Britain that can boast two venues for the Open Championship, Turnberry and Troon. However, there are many other courses close at hand for which varying degrees of skill are required.

Culzean Castle, the flagship of the National Trust, perched high on the cliffs, is only 10 miles away with a beautiful sandy beach below. Finally,Ayrshire is the land of Burns, with his birthplace at Alloway about 12 miles distant. This is an ideal place for a family and fishing holiday.

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