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Armoury
On the walls are a VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
collection of late 18th-
and early 19th-century Practical Information
pistols, bayonets and 6 km (4 miles) west of Maybole,
swords installed by the Ayrshire. Tel (01655) 884455. Open
12th Earl of Cassillis who Apr–Oct: 10:30am–5pm (last entry
purchased them from the 4pm); grounds 9am–dusk all year.
& 7 8 11am & 2:30pm daily.
Tower of London.
0 = « ∑ nts.org.uk
Transport
3 Ayr, then bus.

Fountain Court
This sunken garden is a good
place to begin a tour of the
grounds to the east.

. Round Drawing Room
With its restored 18th-century
colour scheme, this ele gant . Oval Staircase
saloon perches on the cliff’s Illuminated by an overarching
edge 46 m (150 ft) above skylight, the staircase, with its Ionic
the Firth of Clyde. The carpet and Corinthian pillars, is considered
is a copy of one designed one of Adam’s finest design
by Adam. achievements.

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