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Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park

Brodick | Ayr, KA27 8HY, Scotland
44-1770-302202
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Castles, Gardens, Parks
Activities: Walking, Viewing wildlife
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Troon, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

National trust property with good gardens and a very interesting Castle and direct access on to the path to Goatfell More

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Selkirk, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Visited grounds only which were lovely, but expensive. Staff too pushy in pouncing as soon as you enter the gift shop to try and get you to join the National Trust for Scotland. More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Took the girlfriend to visit Brodick castle for the first time and she was VERY impressed. More

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Black Creek, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We came after the castle was closed, but just wandering around the grounds and taking in the spectacular view was well worth it. Actually, we liked it best, because we were the only ones there, so it was quiet and we could hear the birds singing. Lovely! More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

beautifull walk in the park, nice plats and flowers. castle too expensive More

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Irvine, Scotland, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Had a trip to Brodick castle with my family, My son who has Autism and ADD was shouted at by an old fossil who works there, for sitting on one of the chairs. I was so distressed that we found the quickest way out of the "Attraction" and I use the term loosly. Certainly not a family friendly environment and... More

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Cragg Vale
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The 'Guides' at Brodick Castle are very knowledgeable and have a wealth of interesting information. The grounds/gardens are very pleasant. there is a National Trust shop and Cafe/Coffee shop. More

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Stockport
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Went over Easter for a walk round the grounds and trip round the Castle...a tad expensive and was a bit press-ganged into joining the National Trust at the entrance however the inside of the Castle is really good and there are many knowledgeable and friendly guides throughout the rooms who go out of their way to tell you all about... More

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Dingwall, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We went on Easter Sunday and arrived just after it opened for the day. The staff were very friendly in the entrance shop and persuaded us to join the Trust. We walked around the house and the guides were all great, so knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. They were taking part in the Easter Egg hunt and so each rom had... More

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Inverkip, Scotland, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Although the Shop wasn't open we enjoyed a walk in the gardens and admired the flowering shrubs, unfortunatly my camera's battery died on me so I did'nt get any photos. More

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