SORN CASTLE
A fine example of an ancient castle, converted over the centuries for modern family living. The fittings and furniture have been adapted accordingly. Of notable interest are the Covenantors' flag and drum of the area, dated 1689. The Castle has an impressive Edwardian organ and beautiful wood panelling dating from the 14th/20th centuries.
Access
Directions: 4 miles east of Mauchline, on B743. Open: The Castle is open 12 noon - 4pm. Guided tours (last admissions to Castle are at 3.30pm).
- 25 access days a year
The owner's binding undertakings
The owners undertake to take reasonable steps to maintain, repair and preserve the property, to keep associated with Sorn Castle the objects qualifying under Section 3(1)(e) of the said Act and to secure reasonable access to the public. The property referred to above is:- a. Sorn Castle b. The surrounding land edged red on the accompanying map together with the following buildings: 1. The stables and associated offices 2. Upper Gate Lodge 3. Sawmill Cottage and entrance gates 4. Walled garden 5. Cistern 6. Turbine House 7. Suspension bridge (west of Turbine House) 8. Nursery Cottage (keeper and kennels) 9. Hillhead Home Farm 10. Cleuch Cottage 11. Kilnknowe Cottage 12. Lakeside Cottage 13. Old Mill 14. Mill Cottages but excluding the Sawmill, Walkmill and Hillhead Farm buildings. c. The objects and various historically associated items The owners undertake to pursue t…