Introduction

This evening, I am reporting on yesterday’s very satisfying trip to Culzean Castle on Scotland’s Ayrshire coast.

Information on the trip to Culzean Castle.

For some time my wife, myself and a friend had planned to visit the site. The castle sits at the heart of a large estate located about one hour south of Glasgow. Sadly, there is no access via bus or rail leaving motor transport the only option.

Culzean is a Gaelic word pronounced ‘Cullane’.

I last reported on Culzean Castle in 2020 and hence I don’t propose to repeat the key historic and architectural information here. This post focuses on the landscapes, seascapes, nature, insects, birds, outdoor art work and more. Photography was helped by a dry day augmented by sunshine.

Culzean Castle (18th century)

View of Ayrshire coast from Culzean

View west, from the castle to Isle of Arran in distance.

Shoreline beneath the castle

Woodland walk

Pond Skater (art work)

Landscape view (south)

Sea Monster (art work)

Red Admiral Butterfly

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly

Fallow Deer

Charm of Goldfinches.

Single Goldfinch

Aspect of famous walled garden. More garden images to follow tomorrow.

More information

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland includes sections on activities, sightseeing, castles, islands, wildlife, prehistory and much more. ISBN is 978-1-9161 332-0-4. Also available via Kindle..