Kelburn Castle & Estate
The seat of the Earls of Glasgow, famous for its exciting exterior murals.
Kelburn Castle and Estate, Fairlie, Ayrshire, KA29 0BE
Kelburn is situated on an ancient glen so may of the paths and walks are difficult for those with accessibility needs.
Our main facilities can be accessed via wheelchair, including the information centre, cafe, shop and toilets.
Kelburn Castle is the oldest castle in Scotland to be continuously inhabited by the same family, the Boyle family.
In 1066, the De Boyvilles came to mainland Britain from Normandy, France and around 1143 the family settled on the land beside the burn Kel which is where the name Kelburn originates from. Kelburn castle began as a wooden tower before being replaced by a Stone Norman Keep which still stands today! The castle is a unique combination of architecture from different centuries and eccentric Earls!
Probably best known wordlwide as the home of The Graffiti Project, Kelburn brought together four of the world’s leading graffiti artists from Brazil to work alongside Scottish talent to create a unique burst of colour, embracing the walls and turrets of the south side of the Castle. The graffiti blends Scottish and Brazilian cultures with mystical themes and otherworldly images!
Kelburn is situated on an ancient glen so may of the paths and walks are difficult for those with accessibility needs.
Our main facilities can be accessed via wheelchair, including the information centre, cafe, shop and toilets.