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| Culcreuch Castle |
| Edinburgh : Scotland |
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Culcreuch
Castle, central Scotland's oldest inhabited castle, is now open to discerning
guests as an elegant country house hotel. Set in 1,600 acres of wooded parkland, this is as romantic a meeting place as the bonnie banks themselves, and the perfect base for touring the Trossachs and Highlands, where the legends of Braveheart and Rob Roy took root. It's a magical setting for weddings and corporate hospitality as well. Yet it is less than 45 minutes from both Glasgow and Edinburgh International Airports. |
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The
ten individually decorated and furnished bedrooms all have ensuite facilities,
colour television and tea and coffee making facilities. Most command uninterrupted and quite unsurpassed views over the 1600 acre parkland grounds, described by The National Trust for Scotland as a "gem of outstanding beauty", and beyond a kaleidoscope of spectacular scenery of hills, moorland, lochs, burns and woods comprising the Endrick valley and the Campsie Fells above. |
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the public rooms are decorated in period style and furnished with antiques
giving the aura and grace of a bygone age. Log fires create warmth and intimacy
and the candlelit evening meals in the panelled Dining Room make for most romantic occasions, well complemented by freshly prepared local produce and a carefully selected wine cellar. The Baron's Suite, originally the private quarters of the barons of Culcreuch in the 18th and 19th centuries, occupies pride of place in the castle and has a four poster bed among its many luxury furnishings. |
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Fresh Scottish produce is still the basis of what we do today. Back when the chiefs of the Clan Galbraith called for victuals, the kitchen staff could only make do with whatever simple ingredients they had at hand - but of course that included salmon and trout, all manner of game, rich tangy cheeses and, in season, wonderful vegetables, wild mushrooms and berries ...Imagine having such a larder to choose from! Fresh Scottish produce is still the basis of what we do today - although we serve it up with rather more imagination and much better manners. Arthur's seat, our first floor restaurant, is a wood panelled room that features elegant candlelit dining with an a table d'hote menu as well as set meals at dinner. For non-residents, booking is essential. |
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Prices on application. Contact us for low season rates and deals.
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here for our booking enquiry form.
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