Artisans gather at castle for Best of Ayrshire launch
their designs and craftsmanship in this stunning setting.
Cloncaird’s General Manager Andrew Mellon said: “We are thrilled to open the Estate for ‘ The Best of Ayrshire’ event and look forward to showcasing some of the best products and leisure facilities Ayrshire has to offer.”
“The Ayrshire Food Network members who supply the new on- site Honesty
Shop will be providing guests with the opportunity to ‘ try and buy’ from a range of 12 locally sourced producers.”
The design team will be on hand to offer upholstery demonstrations and paint finishing by Scotland’s Craig & Rose Paints.
Guests will be invited to participate in an exciting range of new outdoor activities including archery and enjoy
Estate and riverside walks.
The businesses involved are Ayr cashmere firm Alex Begg, Arran Aromatics, Artists Vanessa Lawrence, Ayrshire Food Network, Ayrshire Magazine, Ayrshire Market Fresh, Ballochmyle Fine Cheese, Carrick Adventures, Carrick Therapies, Christy Hospitality Linens & Towels, Clod and Pebble Pottery, Craig and Rose Paints,
Dog Robes, Dunlop Diary, Enchanted Beds, Eteaket Leaf Tea Experts, Handmade Baskets by Jan, Ayr fish kings J Pieroni & Sons, Johnston’s of Elgin, Lime Tree Larder, Little Turnberry Eggs, Mossgiel Dairy, Nespresso, Real Rib Tickler Upholstery, Salthouse & Pepper Mongers, SpeedNet Scotland and SuperControl Software.
A free photographic competition will be held on the day, to capture and share the spirit of Cloncaird.
Guests will be invited to creatively capture the best bits of the event, and share their photographs on social media to be in with a chance of winning a luxury stay at The Ayrshire Loft.
Sausage king Ephraim Belcher bought Cloncaird before 2003 while still chairman of Prestwick- based Belcher Food Products.
Ephraim bought the castle in 2003 from Canadian Bob McGregor who owned it for 30 years.
The castle boasts five reception rooms, a billiard room, 14 bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
Though Cloncaird dates from the 15th century, the old tower house was redeveloped into today’s castle, around 1814.
Get your tickets to see it at www. cloncairdcastle. co. uk or call 01655 750345. The £ 10 price includes a drink and baking.