Culzean Castle, (also known as Koif Castle, Collen Castle and Cullean), Kirkoswald, Scotland

1744 to 1792: The 9th Earl of Cassilis constructed terraces and a walled garden and with his brother, the 10th Earl, laid out the policies, planting many tree strips to shelter the pasture.

1945: The 5th Marquess of Ailsa and the Kennedy family donated Culzean Castle to the National Trust for Scotland.

1969: Culzean Country Park opened.

icehouse

Feature created: 1780

Icehouse near Swan Pond

Designation status: Historic Scotland Listed Building Designation Grade B Designation Reference Icehouse

kennels

Feature created: 1800 to 1832

Designation status: Historic Scotland Listed Building Designation Grade B Designation Reference Culzean kennels

camellia house

Feature created: 1818

A gothic conservatory probably designed by James Donaldson and restored in 1995.

Designation status: Historic Scotland Listed Building Designation Grade A Designation Reference Camellia house

pagoda

The pagoda was restored in 1998.

Designation status: Historic Scotland Listed Building Designation Grade C Designation Reference Pagoda

boat house

well head

garden terrace

lake

Feature created: 1775 to 1832

Swan Pond is a freshwater lake near the sea created by diverting a river to swamp a marshy area. It was originally intended for fishing and boating.

ornamental fountain

Feature created: 1833 to 1867

A fountain on the lowest castle terrace.

orangery

Now restored, the orangery is attributed to James Donaldson.

avenue

An avenue of lime trees.