Kelburn Castle
Kelburn Castle at Fairlie on the Ayrshire coast near Largs is the ancient seat of the Boyle family, Earls of Glasgow, and has been in continuous occupation by the same family for over eight hundred years. The castle combines a thirteenth-century tower with later additions spanning several centuries of occupation. Kelburn Castle is also famous for its large and colourful mural painted on the keep by Brazilian street artists in 2007, creating one of the most striking and unexpected juxtapositions of medieval heritage and contemporary urban art in Scotland. The castle grounds include a spectacular gorge garden with waterfalls, ancient trees and the famous Secret Forest adventure playground making it a popular family destination. Views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran and the Cowal hills are outstanding.