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DESTInATIon SCoTlAnD
For a magical retreat in scenic
Scotland, look no further than the
historic Skeldon Estate in Ayrshire.
From its sprawling country views
to the many and varied local
activities, you’ll take away
memories that will last a lifetime.
If you are looking for style and
elegance, this is the place for you
A SophiSticAted AffAir
Surrounded by the lush Ayrshire countryside, Skeldon Estate
– extending to 670 acres of land – offers a romantic and
idyllic setting to say your ‘I dos’. Photo opportunities are
everywhere for the image conscious couple, who will be
spoiled for choice with the beautiful backdrop of the
gardens and house – not to mention the picturesque River
Doon, which runs through the estate.
The ceremony itself is held in the intimacy of the
library, a surrounding that will give you just the right
gravitas for the occasion. And once you’re done with your
vows, the party can start in the spacious marquee on the
lawn, provided by Purvis Marquees who hold a Royal
Warrant as providers of tents to HM The Queen – the very
definition of a royal reception! Chef Robert Mckinstry will
whip up a culinary treat for you and your guests. Known
locally as an exceptional chef, he has a reputation for first
class cuisine. When everyone has wined and dined, dance
the night away with your nearest and dearest on the dance
floor, underneath the sparkling light of the chandeliers.
Steeped in hiStory
With a past that stretches back into medieval times, your
own wedding at the estate will be added to the enduring
annals of history at Skeldon. With the remains of Skeldon
Castle being incorporated into what is now known as Castle
Cottage, there has been a keep on the site since about
1400. Skeldon House dates from around 1760, and rumour
has it that its builder was the father of Robert Burns’ wife
Jean Armour – the “banks and braes of bonnie Doon” of
Burns’s well know poem being the very same as those
below Skeldon House. A er the estate was acquired in
1867 by the Duke of Portland, it underwent numerous
ESCAPE
to the country