Dean Castle | East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
The jewel in Kilmarnock’s crown, Dean Castle proudly sits within Dean Castle Country Park and is one of Ayrshire’s top free visitor attractions. The castle and country park are open daily and are a great way to spend a day out. Dean Castle was the home and …
Dean Castle Country Park | East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock and offers something for the whole family to enjoy. Explore the recently renovated 14th century castle which houses world class collections and find out more about its rich and bloody history!
The Palace - East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
A fire destroyed Dean Castle in 1735 and this likely started in the Palace Kitchen. It lay in ruins until it was inherited by the 8 th Lord Howard de Walden in 1899 and the restorations to the Palace were completed in the 1930s.
The Keep | East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
The Keep of Kilmarnock Castle, now known as Dean Castle, was completed around 1350 by Sir Thomas Boyd. Built as a defence structure, the walls are 2-3m thick with battlements at the top which stand 19m from ground level.
How To Find Us - East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Dean Castle Country Park is a 15 minute walk from Kilmarnock Train Station and main bus terminal or a 5 minute walk from the X76 Kilmarnock-Glasgow bus route. Alight on Glasgow Road, Kilmarnock, then follow Dean Road
Outlander at Dean Castle - East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
If you’re a fan of the hit show Outlander, or a ‘Heughan’s Heughligan’, then a visit to Dean Castle is a must! Appearing in “The Fox’s Lair” (episode 8 of season 2), Dean Castle was used as Beaufort Castle, seat of Clan Fraser of Lovat and home to …
towering walls of Dean Castle and explore stories of the Park from the last 1000 years. Visit the Scott-Ellis graveyard, surrounded by our wonderful collection of pine trees. Countryside Trail Experience the changing seasons on our Countryside Trail. Can you spot the different wildlife by the rivers, ponds, fields and woodlands of the Park?
Explore the Park - East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
From formal designed landscapes of parkland lime trees and ornamental pines, through native woodland dwarfed by great oaks to open farm land surrounded by grazing horses and buzzing hedgerows, the trails around the park let you experience the different landscapes and habitats that make Dean Castle Country Park nature positive.
DEAN CASTLE COUNTRY PARK east ayrshire leisure . Author: Kyle, Louise Created Date: 7/3/2023 1:36:37 PM ...
Treehouse Residential Centre - East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
The Treehouse Residential Centre has been purpose built for overnight or week-long stays for schools, community groups and conservation breaks.