Blairquhan Castle

05/06/2026

🎂 Help us wish a very Happy 50th Birthday to one of our housekeeping team!

Behind every event, wedding, stay and tour at Blairquhan is a team of hardworking people who help make it all happen.

Last week we celebrated a very special milestone and wanted to share it with you all.

Please join us in and drop her a very Happy Birthday below 👇🎉

05/06/2026

✨ One of our favourite things about the Open Day was seeing people of all ages come together and enjoy everything Blairquhan has to offer.

We were delighted to welcome the residents and team from Forbes House

Thank you for spending the day with us and for sharing these lovely photos. We hope you all had a fantastic day at Blairquhan and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

03/06/2026

🎉 We have a question...

How much do you think we raised for Whiteleys Retreat at our Open Day?

£500?
£1,000?
£1,500?

🥁 The final total was...

£2,002.26

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, bought raffle tickets, enjoyed the activities and helped make the day such a success.

We couldn't have done it without the support of our visitors, volunteers, staff and the fantastic local businesses who joined us on the day.

❤️ Thank you all.

Were you there? Tell us your favourite moment below 👇

📸 Hyslop Photography



Stealth Competitions Adventure Carrick Outcast Coffee Club Joannas Chippy Van Crazy Critters Experience Ltd Lawthorn-inflatables Sunset Glow Lounge Puddin’ TechRecycle WildWellness

01/06/2026

We need your support 💫

Nominations for The Scottish Wedding Awards 2027 are now OPEN, and we would be so grateful for your vote for:

✨ Exclusive Wedding Venue of the Year ✨

Finalists are chosen primarily through nominations received, which means your vote could help Blairquhan secure a place.

If we’ve played a part in your love story, hosted your special day, or if you simply believe in what we create here, we’d love your support.

Vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BritainsWeddingAwards2027?fbclid=IwY2xjawSKjLZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxSlNMbzVhVkJRSHIwVjFUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgnIxtsMhJqimm3ht6rEVz3Ci7oLuMN_zSOZ8WVGMJkdl1ccQqUod6UniJyJ_aem_7mQxTU8fPUa5G7BEFxPn4w

Every nomination means the world to us 🤍

Please share with anyone who loves Blairquhan.

25/05/2026

Ahead of our Open Day kicking off at 12 noon we wanted to share some f&q's to help you plan for the day.

The entry to the castle and grounds is FREE, there are FREE activities such as archery and lawn games and a small charge of £3 for the animals. Our inflatables company will be offering hour sessions for £6.

There will be inflatable castles, slides, basketball. Beat the goalie, scuttle bug and so much more.

Joannas Chippy Van and Outcast Coffee Club will be providing all your catering needs.

We look forward to meeting you all. 12-4pm
Dogs welcome! Please keep dogs on a lead at all times

23/05/2026

Ahead of our Open Day, we wanted to answer one of the questions we get asked most often…

🐶 “Can I bring my dog?”

The answer is yes — absolutely! We’re delighted to welcome your four-legged friends to enjoy the day with you.

We do kindly ask that all dogs are kept on a lead at all times, as there will be livestock and other animals around the estate during the event. Water will be available for your furry companions, and we’d appreciate owners cleaning up any little accidents along the way.

Please note that dogs are unfortunately not permitted inside the castle itself, but you are very welcome to explore the estate grounds freely with them throughout your visit.

📷 These photos feature some of our staff’s own much-loved furry friends, who are very much part of the team 🐾

We can’t wait to welcome both you and your pups to our Open Day!

22/05/2026

The supplier list keeps growing… and so does the excitement 📸✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Colin Hyslop Photography to Blairquhan Open Day.

With so many amazing attractions, special guests and unforgettable moments planned throughout the day, we’re delighted to have Colin there to capture it all.

This is going to be a day to remember.

📅 Monday 25th May
⏰ 12pm – 4pm

supporting Whiteleys Retreat

Who’s counting down with us? 👇

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21/05/2026

The rumble of engines is coming to Blairquhan… 🏍️🔥

We’re excited to announce that the incredible Kings of the jungle mcc will be joining us at our Open Day with an impressive display of motorcycles for visitors to admire up close.

From stunning bikes to the unmistakable atmosphere that only a motorcycle club can bring, this is set to be a fantastic addition to the day.

Whether you’re a lifelong bike enthusiast or simply love seeing something a little different, you won’t want to miss it.

📅 Monday 25th May
⏰ 12pm - 4pm

Supporting Whiteleys Retreat

Who’s excited for this one? 👇

21/05/2026

🚨 OPEN DAY EXCLUSIVE 🚨

We’ve got a BIG one for you… 👀

We’re absolutely delighted to be teaming up with Stealth Competitions to give YOU the chance to WIN a luxurious 7-night stay at Blairquhan Castle & Cottages for just £1! 🏰✨

This incredible countryside escape includes:
✨ 7-night stay
✨ Luxury accommodation
✨ Stunning surroundings
✨ Sleeps up to 4 guests
✨ The perfect relaxing getaway

But the best part? ❤️

Every single £1 ticket sold will be donated to Whiteleys Retreat

Whiteleys Retreat supports children and young people across Scotland living with cancer or life-altering illnesses by providing therapeutic respite breaks where families can spend precious quality time together away from hospital appointments and daily challenges.

The more tickets we sell, the more families we can help. It costs around £1,500 to provide a week’s respite for a family of four — so every £1 ticket genuinely makes a difference.

We’re also excited to have Shaun from Stealth Competitions joining us on the day 🙌

⏰ This amazing competition will run until 9PM on May 31st — so don’t miss your chance to win while supporting an incredible cause.

🎟️ Enter for just £1
❤️ Support families who need it most
🏰 Be in with a chance of an unforgettable 7-night escape

Who’s feeling lucky? 🍀 Sign up to Stealth Competitions - Use code S10 for 10% OFF too!

https://stealthcompetitions.co.uk/competition/7-night-blairquhan-cottage-break-charity-comp

For just £1, you could win a luxury one-week cottage stay at the beautiful Blairquhan Castle Estate — and every single ticket sold helps change a family’s life.

Stealth Competitions are proud to launch this special charity competition in support of Whiteley’s Retreat on behalf of Blairquhan Castle.

Whiteley’s Retreat supports children and young people across Scotland living with cancer or life-altering illnesses, providing therapeutic respite breaks where families can spend precious quality time together away from hospital appointments and daily challenges.

The more tickets we sell, the more families we can help. It costs around £1,500 to provide a week’s respite for a family of four — so every £1 ticket genuinely makes a difference.

Also, Shaun will be at this amazing venue on Monday, please be sure to pop along to their open day this bank holiday Monday, fun for all the family! ❤️ ###

20/05/2026

The forecast is looking warm for this Monday… which means only one thing ☀️🧊

Your iced coffee, smoothie and lunch fix at Blairquhan Open Day is officially sorted!

We’re delighted to welcome Outcast Coffee Club, who’ll be joining us with all the refreshing treats you’ll need to enjoy a sunny day at Blairquhan.

Think:
☕ Iced coffees
🥤 Fresh smoothies
🌯 Delicious wraps
✨ And plenty more

Whether you’re cooling down with an iced latte, grabbing a smoothie, or stopping for a bite to eat between activities, they’ll have something for everyone.

📅 Monday 25th May 2026
⏰ 12 - 4pm

Supporting Whiteleys Retreat

What’s your go-to drink on a warm day — iced coffee or smoothie 👇