I can't believe there's not a review for this already. This is Arran's Eiffel Tower, Blue Lagoon,…read moreForbidden City. It's the cultural and historical landmark that you have to visit if you go to that place. If you've ever been to Culzean Castle across the bay on the mainland, it's very similar, but a bit smaller (Scotland in miniature in everything). It's got a castle with well-maintained historical aritfacts and enthusiastic and educated NTS guides. It's got a walled garden. It's got tons of paths and amazing views. Great for a whole day with the family or just a wee picnic and a whirl round the gardens.

Beautiful Castle. Famous family! They knew the Lady Diana Spencer family. Come here to see the…read morestag's on the wall, the guns, and the beautiful rooms. The docent are very informative. Nice cafe for lunch too! Gardens are beautiful!!!

Me and partner took part in the Gorge "scrambling" with this company. Firstly, I would like to warn…read morepeople away from this activity, as it is boring as anything. With a trip time scheduled as 3 hours that actually turned out to be only almost an hour, and turning back at the first sign of any interesting part. Secondly, the guide we had was obviously uninterested and didn't seem to care about his job. An activity guide in my opinion is someone who guides you in the said activity, safely, professionally and knows the land/area perfectly. I must say, this glen would only take perhaps two walks to get to know well. The guide, who I add is one of the managing staff, told us it was safe to jump into a rock pool, so we did, why wouldn't we?? Firstly I jump in and hit my knee hard off a rock, exactly in the place I was told to jump, that was just below the water line. With the shock of this and the cold water shock, I hadn't enough time to warn my partner who also jumped in and did the same, and her knee, months later, is still in pain. To sum up this review, unsatisfactory guide, rip off prices for something you could just do yourself, and frankly, boring.

This National Trust for Scotland property is well worth a visit. The Castle itself is a fascinating…read morebuilding with a lot to see inside it, ranging from the formal drawing room with the conversation seat, to the kitchens and Bruce's Room. The bathroom with the Victorian shower is one of my favourites as I've not seen anything similar anywhere else. The tearoom and shop are both very good - great home baking at the tearoom. The Ranger Centre is well worth a visit. There's interesting displays there and it's very child-friendly. There's often Ranger-led walks and other events which are educational and fun. There's a wildlife garden near the Ranger Centre, and many nature trails and walking trails through the grounds of the Country Park. The Castle Gardens are lovely to wander round in, and they vary a lot through the year. May is beautiful when the rhododendrons and azaleas are in bloom, but the walled garden is probably at its best a little later when the roses are in bloom. There's a lovely sundial there too with following words on it: The kiss of the sun for pardon The song of the birds for mirth You are nearer God's heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth.