Blairquhan Castle
9.4 Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Overnight Accommodation
Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms. Optional accommodation for a further 49 guests
5-star exclusive-use castle on an idyllic 200-acre estate in the heart of the Ayrshire countryside.
Blairquhan Castle is a Grade A-listed building nestled in the heart of the Ayrshire countryside, but conveniently less than an hour from Glasgow, with good rail links from nearby Maybole Train Station. This magnificent venue is more than just a unique property, it’s part of Scotland’s rich heritage, and offers a combination of tranquillity, luxury, and convenience. With well-established grounds and a beautiful walled garden, Blairquhan Castle provides the perfect backdrop for success.
Exclusive use for uninterrupted impact
Available on an exclusive-use basis, Blairquhan Castle can offer an inspiring setting that is free from distractions and interruptions. Make use of one or more of the four fabulous function rooms for your corporate event during the day and, once the business has been taken care of, enjoy a private dining experience like no other.
There are 15 bedrooms within the castle and a further 23 available amongst the eight cottages located on the estate, enabling Blairquhan Castle to accommodate up to 39 delegates overnight, in single-occupancy rooms.
See Inside Blairquhan Castle
Our virtual tour gives you the opportunity to explore Blairquhan Castle for yourself!
Let the team take care of everything for you, enabling you to concentrate on what you do best. With their expert help, you can stay focused on the task at hand without worrying about anything other than the points you wish to get across to your clients and colleagues.
Meetings and Events
When it comes to holding business meetings, Blairquhan is the perfect choice. The friendly and experienced team have been hosting corporate guests for years, ensuring you receive first-class service throughout your stay. The castle’s versatile spaces can be configured to suit your requirements, whether for a meeting, conference, product launch or combination of all three, and all offer fabulous views over the countryside around the castle.
From the Large Drawing Room holding up to 60 guests, to the Library for 18, the flexible rooms offer varied options for meetings, dinners, and breakout rooms.
Facilities include:
- Four versatile function rooms, each adaptable to suit your specific requirements.
- Comprehensive Day Delegate package with tea, coffee, and biscuits served three times throughout the day.
- A fully stocked fruit bowl on each table to keep guests energized.
- Lunch options including a finger or fork buffet; private dining can be arranged upon request.
Dining
A luxurious lunch or dinner should be so much more than just the food that you eat and, at Blairquhan Castle, the team understand that dining is more than just a meal - it’s an experience. The castle’s head chef takes great pride in sourcing the finest local ingredients to create delicious, memorable meals, complemented by a selection of exquisite wines. Whether for a business buffet lunch, or formal dining for your business event or celebration, the team at Blairquhan can cater for your requirements with ease, and help create a memorable dining experience for your delegates.
What to expect:
- Luxurious lunch or dinner served in an elegant, sophisticated setting.
- Attentive, yet discreet service to enhance your dining experience.
- An atmosphere that ensures your guests feel pampered and immersed in the castle’s luxury.
Team Building
Looking to inspire collaboration and strengthen your team? Blairquhan Castle's expansive grounds provide the perfect space for a range of team-building activities as part of your company’s away-day. From mini Highland games and archery to BBQs in the stunning gardens, the castle’s flexible outdoor spaces can host a variety of events to suit your needs. With long-standing relationships with many external suppliers, the castle can offer a vast variety of activities.
Activities offered:
- Team-building exercises on the castle lawns, including mini-Highland games, clay-pigeon shooting, and bubble football.
- Inside options include 'Murder Mystery' evenings, casino nights, DJ, and ceilidh dances.
- On-site BBQs for casual dining and relaxed networking.
- Expert recommendations for local off-site activities and experiences.
Accommodation
After a day of successful meetings and team-building, retire to the comfort of Blairquhan Castle’s luxurious accommodations. Designed to reflect the castle's understated elegance, each room offers a perfect balance of grandeur and comfort.
Accommodation highlights:
- 15 individually designed bedrooms, including 5 grand rooms with original four-poster beds and 10 deluxe rooms.
- Additional cottage accommodation (23 bedrooms across 8 cottages).
- Stunning views of the surrounding grounds and Ayrshire countryside from tall sash windows.
- King-size or super king-size beds, period furniture, and modern bathrooms.
- Tea and coffee-making facilities for added convenience.
Prices
Blairquhan Castle can accommodate up to 15 corporate guests within the castle and, with an additional 8 cottages on the estate, there’s space for up to 23 more guests on a single-occupancy basis. The long-serving dedicated Events Team is here to take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on what’s important - your business.
Book your Corporate Event at Blairquhan Castle
Ready to elevate your corporate event to the next level? Let Blairquhan Castle provide the perfect setting for your next meeting, conference, or team retreat. Contact us today to discuss your event requirements and start planning your memorable corporate experience.
All events are flexible, and therefore pricing is too. Contact our specialists for more information.
For 2026 guide pricing:
From £6200 (10 bedrooms)
From £9000 (15 bedrooms)
Pricing is per night including breakfast.
Location
Blairquhan is located 50 miles south of Glasgow and Glasgow International Airport. Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport are less than 100 miles away. Prestwick International Airport is 15 miles away, with frequent flights to London, Dublin, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt and many other destinations, the number of which is rapidly increasing.
Reviews
9.4
I'm not sure I have the right words to do this review justice - Nan, Rose and the rest of the team at Blairquhan went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding weekend was one to remember. Communication was exceptional from the get-go: all of our questions were answered and every request for yet ANOTHER visit was accommodated. Even our suppliers commented on how impressed they were with the contact Blairquhan had with them in the lead-up to the wedding. The bedrooms were stunning and incredibly comfortable, and we really appreciated some guidance as to which rooms may suit guests best depending on their requirements. We also utilised all of the cottages, and were blown away by those too. Every bite of food that we consumed was delicious - this included a pre-wedding meal, breakfast on the wedding morning, our wedding meal, a buffet and another breakfast the following day. Literally couldn't fault any of it! So many guests commented on how good the food was, and it was very inclusive for dietary requirements. After our wedding, we learned that there had been an issue with the company who were supplying the breakfast... none of us had any idea there were any problems as Blairquhan's incredible staff stepped in and took over Breakfast duty with no delay or complaints. We were all so well looked after all weekend and made to feel that the staff genuinely cared about our experience and took immense pride in their work. We are so so so full of gratitude, 'thank you' will never be enough. Now we just have to find a decent excuse to come back!
We can’t thank staff enough for making this such a happy and successful wedding. The combination of such a beautiful castle, so comfortable and decorated beautifully throughout, and staff who went the extra mile to ensure that all our requirements were met, made for the perfect wedding. Our guests loved it. Special mention to Nan for ensuring the itinerary suited all our needs and to Martin who executed it perfectly, nothing was a problem anything we needed was sorted immediately, an absolute star.
I really loved our stay there. Nan, Anee were great in arranging everything, Martin was brilliant helping us onsite, Castle team is simply the best. Castle was warm, food delicious, every activity nicely planned and team was flexible if we needed to change anything. Extremely grateful to everyone who made our stay nice and cozy. The only thing I would fancy is to have some tea bags in the room, so I could enjoy it before bed.
Would recommend. Property as advertised. Staff accommodating and practical to work with. Kind, diligent, and attentive staff at property. Bedrooms are very comfortable and elegant. Common areas are slightly commercialized, which takes away a bit from the charm.
Attended this beautiful castle for my friends wedding in November and it didn't disappoint. When the bride came down the staircase it was like something magical from a Disney film. The rooms were stunning and the staff were brilliant.