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Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park
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johnandlizb
Leamington Spa, UK1,011 contributions
Chill out day
Jul 2023 • Friends
Lovely setting for sculpture and to enjoy the views over the Kyles spent a couple of hours there and a lovely picnic by the boathouse
Written 11 September 2023
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Rob W
Dunoon, UK174 contributions
A stunning location and lots of great sculptures
Jul 2023 • Friends
An amazing space with spectacular views and lots of thought provoking sculptures dotted around the landscaped gardens. A must visit for anyone visiting this part of the world over the summer..open Thurs-Sun 11am-6pm until 3rd September
Written 2 July 2023
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allthingsitaly
County Durham, UK802 contributions
Customer service??? I think not!
Sep 2022 • Couples
We were staying within a few miles and it seemed a place to check out.
Wow.... Rang to ask opening hours to be ' greeted' by the most surly, miserable man imaginable!
Not open, he snapped, read the website properly!
I said the site was slightly ambiguous, hence I was ringing to clarify. Grumble, mutter, grumble came down the phone.
Apparently, they're closed for nine months of the year, makes you wonder how they ever sell any of the sculptures!
Also note, when they are open.... they have a minimum card payment of £20 so take cash, not that we'd bother going, given his terrible attitude.
Written 18 September 2022
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steve j
37 contributions
Amazing place great for the kids
Aug 2019 • Family
We were staying 5mins away in Colintraive and thought why not visit. It’s amazing the location is great you walk around the grounds of a magnificent mansion and there is sculpture everywhere- you can also buy some. Kids aged 9 and 13 loved it which surprised us , take lunch and sit by the sea it’s in a stunning location
Written 2 August 2019
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Eileen M
Moffat, UK32 contributions
The other hidden gem of Argyll
Jul 2019 • Couples
We went to visit this wonderful sculpture park today. As my husband is registered blind and has very minimal sight, the host Karen offered to take us around. She generously gave us her time and drove us to the various sculptures explaining the background to them.
This is a superb addition to Scottish Art allowing people to wander freely in the stunning grounds for a very reasonable £5.
I cannot recommend it enough, and I will certainly return next year.
Thank you Karen.
Written 28 July 2019
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Marion F
2 contributions
Visit to park
Jul 2019
Interesting visit, a bit disappointed there were not so many exhibits as previously, a plus point is that there are now toilets in the house, maybe more visitors would be attracted if teas etc were laid on at weekends.
Written 26 July 2019
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Doonthewatter
United Kingdom104 contributions
A gem in a beautiful place
Jul 2019 • Couples
We went here on a truly miserable day. Put on our kagools, waterproofs and with umbrella we wandered throughout the park. Truly amazing and in such a beautiful location. Well worth a detour.
Written 17 July 2019
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sally F
Western Cape24 contributions
Well worth the visit
Jul 2019
The sculpture park is set in beautiful grounds with wonderful trees,
around a magnificent (but private) house. The sculptures are scattered around the grounds and are all very interesting, and all for sale. The view from the shore is glorious and the sculptures are mixture of very abstract and very realistic. It was a very different place and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written 17 July 2019
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kiltieanne
Edinburgh, UK26 contributions
A remarkable visit
Jul 2019
This was such a stunning experience. A remarkable view of the Kyles of Bute and a collection of sculptures nestling in all sorts of unexpected places in such a gorgeous setting. It was a real privilege to wander freely through the landscape and wonder what you were going to see next.
Written 4 July 2019
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Louise M
Ayr, UK5 contributions
Wonderful
Jul 2019 • Couples
On arriving it is hard not be overly nosey about the house, the stained glass in the entrance hall is most unusual and very beautiful. Our greeting was friendly and informative and set a lovely tone for our visit.
There is no formal route around the garden so it is a little like exploring the unknown. There is lots to see in the garden and the grounds give one a reasonable walk. The vistas are amazing and that alone was worth the entrance fee.
Overall we were very pleasantly surprised at how big the exhibition was and how varied the whole garden was.
I look forward to returning again.
Written 2 July 2019
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