Inveraray Castle and Gardens Group Visits 2016

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The History of The History Inverarayof Castle Inveraray Castle has been standing on the design by the architects Roger Morris and William Inveraray Castleshores of Loch Fyne since the 1400s, although Adam – of a truly modern, baroque, Palladian the impressive castle we know today was and Gothic-style castle, architecturally before its inspired by a sketch by Vanburgh, the architect time. Both Morris and Adam died before the castle Inveraray Castle has been standing on the design by the architects Roger Morris and William of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard in the was finished and Adam’s sons, John and Robert, shores of Loch Fyne since the 1400s, although Adam – of a truly modern, baroque, Palladian 1700s. Vanburgh died soon afterwards, but the brought the castle to completion 43 years after the impressive castle we know today was and Gothic-style castle, architecturally before its great architect’s germ of an idea became the base the first stone was laid. inspired by a sketch by Vanburgh, the architect time. Both Morris and Adam died before the castle of the house which the 2nd Duke was eventually The castle we know today was the result of a fire of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard in the was finished and Adam’s sons, John and Robert, to build. The foundation stone was laid in 1746 in 1877, which resulted in the addition of the third 1700s. Vanburgh died soon afterwards, but the brought the castle to completion 43 years after and what followed was the construction – to a floor and conical roofs on the corner towers. great architect’s germ of an idea became the base the first stone was laid. of the house which the 2nd Duke was eventually The castle we know today was the result of a fire to build. The foundation stone was laid in 1746 in 1877, which resulted in the addition of the third and what followed was the construction – to a floor and conical roofs on the corner towers. www.inveraray-castle.com The Gardens

The garden is well worth a visit, regardless of the time year. The daffodils around Easter cover the policies with various shades of The Gardens yellow, replaced by the vibrant reds, pinks and whites of the rhododendrons and azaleas that the West Highlands The garden is well worth a visit, regardless are famous for. Other highlights are the of the time year. The daffodils around Easter heathers, roses and varied trees that cover the policies with various shades of are spectacular later in the summer and autumn. yellow, replaced by the vibrant reds, pinks and whites of the rhododendrons and azaleas that The garden covers sixteen acres, of the West Highlands are famous for. Other which, around two acres are formal highlights are the heathers, roses and varied lawns and flowerbeds, the remainder trees that are spectacular later in the summer being park and woodland. and autumn. The climate in Argyll, with its The garden covers sixteen acres, of which, yearly average rainfall of 230cms (90 inches), is ideally suited to around two acres are formal lawns and Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which flowerbeds, the remainder being park and flower in the gardens from April until woodland. June. Conifers also grow well in the poor acidic soil of a high rainfall The climate in Argyll, with its yearly average area, as can be seen by the fine rainfall of 230cms (90 inches), is ideally specimens such as Cedrus Deodars, suited to Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which Sequoiadendron Wellingtonia, flower in the gardens from April until June. Cryptomeria Japonica and Taxus Conifers also grow well in the poor acidic soil Baccata. of a high rainfall area, as can be seen by the The borders on each side of the central fine specimens such as Cedrus Deodars, path, beyond the lawns, are known as Sequoiadendron Wellingtonia, Cryptomeria the ‘Flag- Borders’ - the paths having Japonica and Taxus Baccata. been laid out in the shape of ’s National flag, the St.Andrew’s Cross. The borders on each side of the central path, These borders, outstanding in the beyond the lawns, are known as the ‘Flag- spring with beautiful Prunus ‘Ukon’ and Borders’ - the paths having been laid out in Prunus subhirtella, are underplanted the shape of Scotland’s National flag, the St. with an interesting mixture of Rhododendrons, Eucrypyias, various Andrew’s Cross. These borders, outstanding shrubs and herbaceous plants, giving in the spring with beautiful Prunus ‘Ukon’ and interest all year round. Prunus subhirtella, are underplanted with an interesting mixture of Rhododendrons, Eucrypyias, various shrubs and herbaceous plants, giving interest all year round.

www.inveraray-castle.com The Gardens

The garden is well worth a visit, regardless of the time year. The daffodils around Easter cover the policies with various shades of yellow, replaced by the vibrant reds, pinks and whites of the rhododendrons and azaleas that the West Highlands are famous for. Other highlights are the heathers, roses and varied trees that are spectacular later in the summer and autumn.

The garden covers sixteen acres, of which, around two acres are formal lawns and flowerbeds, the remainder being park and woodland.

The climate in Argyll, with its yearly average rainfall of 230cms (90 inches), is ideally suited to Rhododendrons and Azaleas, which flower in the gardens from April until June. Conifers also grow well in the poor acidic soil of a high rainfall area, as can be seen by the fine specimens such as Cedrus Deodars, Sequoiadendron Wellingtonia, Cryptomeria Japonica and Taxus Baccata.

The borders on each side of the central path, beyond the lawns, are known as the ‘Flag- Borders’ - the paths having been laid out in the shape of Scotland’s National flag, the St. Andrew’s Cross. These borders, outstanding in the spring with beautiful Prunus ‘Ukon’ and Prunus subhirtella, are underplanted with an interesting mixture of Rhododendrons, Eucrypyias, various shrubs and herbaceous plants, giving interest all year round.

www.inveraray-castle.com eating & drinking With prior notice, we would be delighted to arrange a light lunch or tea for your group.

The Old Kitchen, last used by Duchess Louise and family, can easily be transformed into an atmospheric dining room while The Castle Tearoom, adjacent to the Old Kitchen, is also available. Our menu specializes in fresh, locally sourced produce including a variety of homemade foods and smoked salmon from the local Inverawe Smokehouse. Our home baked cakes and scones are second to none and there is a wide selection of teas, coffees and beverages. We are licensed. Our menu can be planned to suit your requirements. shopping The Castle gift shop has a wide range of items for the visitor including perfect souvenirs from your visit or unique gifts to take home. The merchandise includes Scottish and Campbell items, ranging from food to children’s toys as well as clothes. There are exquisite baby clothes and accessories, Scottish produced blankets and scarves as well as greeting cards, cushions, humorous presents, tapestries, books and much, much more..

We appreciate that group visitors often prefer to visit the shop early to avoid busy periods. Our staff would be delighted to hold purchases for collection at the end of the tour.

For further information please contact 01499 302302. Pre-Booking is essential. Inveraray Tearoom Inveraray EatingCastle Tearoom Group& Drinking group Lunches lunches 2016 2014Shopping Full Afternoon Tea Menu 1 With prior notice, we would be delighted to The Castle gift shop has a wide range of items £9.75 per person Menu 1 £15.45 per person arrange a light lunch or tea for your group. for the visitor including perfect souvenirs from Honey Baked Ham or Tuna, Spring Onion & £22.50 per person with glass of champagne Honey Baked Ham or Tuna Springyour visit or unique gifts to take home. The Cottage CheeseThe served Old Kitchen,with Baked last Potato used by & Duchess Louise merchandise includes Scottish and CampbellChoice of Traditional, Earl Grey or Mint Tea Seasonal saladand family, canOnion easily & be Cottagetransformed Cheese into an items, ranging from food to children’s toys Selection of sandwiches atmospheric Serveddining room with while Baked The Castle Potato and Coffee & Shortbread as well as clothes. There are exquisite babySmoke Salmon & Cream Cheese Tearoom, adjacentSeasonal to the OldSalad Kitchen, is also clothes and accessories, Scottish producedEgg Mayonnaise available. Our menu specializes in fresh, locally blankets and scarves as well as greeting Our Own Honey Baked Ham sourced produce including a variety of homemade Coffee/Tea & Tablet cards, cushions, humorous presents, Menu 2 foods and smoked salmon from the local Plain or Fruit Scone with Jam & Fresh Cream £12.40 per person tapestries, books and much, much more.. £11.75 per personInverawe Smokehouse. Our home baked cakes CreamStrawberry MeringueTeas Inverawe Roastand Smoked scones Salmon are second served to with none and there is a We appreciate that group visitors often preferChocolate Cake a zesty Green Saladwide selection& Scottish of Oatcakes teas, coffees and beverages. to visit the shop early to avoid busy periods.Our Own Fruit Slice Menu 2 Traditional Breakfast Tea We are licensed. Our menu can be planned to Our staff would be delighted to hold purchases with Plain or Fruit Scone, Jam & suit your requirements.Inverawe Roast Smoked Salmonfor collectionserved at the end of the tour. Coffee & Shortbread with Zesty Green Salad & Scottish FreshCream Double Tea Cream or Home Baked For further information please contact Oat Cakes Scottish Shortbread 01499 302112. Pre-Booking is essential £5.25 per person Menu 3 £14.75 per person Coffee/Tea & Tablet £6.50Traditional per Breakfast person Tea Homemade Soup of the Day with Inverawe Roast Smoked Salmon served with £15.00 per person Plain or Fruit Scone, Jam & Fresh Double a zesty Green Salad & Scottish Oatcakes SCreamoup or & Home Sandwich Baked Scottish Shortbread Coffee & Shortbread Menu 3 - £5.50£10.50 per person Glass of Argyll Malt Whisky with our own Homemade Soup of the Day or Homebaked Shortbread Chicken Liver Pate served with Bluebell Teas Scottish Oat Cakes - £5.15 (During Month of May) Inverawe Roast Smoked Salmon served with Zesty Green Salad & new Baby Potatoes or Our own Homemade Quiche of the Day

Coffee/Tea & Tablet £20.40 per person

(All of the above served with a CrustyAll of Roll the & Jugsabove of Water served on the Table)with - a Crusty Roll & Jug of Water on the table. www.inveraray-castle.comMinimum of 24 personswww.inveraray-castle.com - All of above menus can include 125ml Glass of House Wine ( Red/White) at £2.75 pp www.inveraray-castle.com Minimum 24 persons/Maximum 50 Tours of the castle

Pre-booked guided tours are available lasting approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and should be booked via:

Email [email protected] Tel 0044 (0)1499 302203 Fax 0044 (0)1499 302421

Whilst it is advisable to pre-book, chance coaches are also very welcome.

Tours of the Garden

Specialist garden tours can be arranged separately, where your group will be led though the history and splendour of the Inveraray Gardens. Our highly knowledgeable guides can tailor the tour to suit the plant lover or the historian. Newly opened to the public in 2010 the gardens are spectacular throughout the year.

Educational Visits

Special arrangements for school parties can be made – details on application to above contact details.

www.inveraray-castle.com Admission Charges

Admission Charge Adult Senior/Student on Children* production of Under 16 student card Full Price £10.00 £9.00 £7.00 Group Discount £8.00 £7.20 £5.60

* PLEASE NOTE THAT CHILDREN UNDER 5 ENTRANCE FREE OF CHARGE

Group Booking Form

Name of group/company Organiser’s Name

Organiser’s address

Postcode

Telephone Email

Date of visit Planned time of arrival

Number in group Guide required YES/NO

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Please return form to Argyll Estates Office, Cherry Park, Inveraray PA32 8XE or telephone/email for further information tel: 0044 (0) 1499 302203/302178 Email [email protected]

Please book any catering requirements directly with the Tearoom tel tel 0044 0044 (0) (0) 1499 1499 302112 302203 www.inveraray-castle.com Group Booking Information

Payment Disabled Access By Car

A 20% discount is allowed on groups of 20 or Every effort is made to ensure that wheelchair From the South, exit the M74 at junction 4 and more persons. Payments for group bookings can users and mobility impaired visitors have an follow signs for Glasgow City centre (M8) then be made through the website prior to arrival or by enjoyable experience whilst visiting Inveraray head for the Erskine Toll Bridge and join the A82 credit card/cash on arrival. For those companies Castle & Garden. There is limited disabled to Dumbarton and Loch Lomond. At Tarbet, near making regular visits credit arrangements can be access but every effort will be made to the head of picturesque Loch Lomond, bear left arranged. accommodate those who require assistance. A onto the A83 signposted for Inveraray. limited number of wheelchairs (2) are available for use within the ground floor of the Castle. There is Coach Driver free entry for all wheelchair users. By Bus For further information please contact 01499 302 Coach Drivers / guides with groups visiting the Scottish Citylink provide a regular bus service to 203/302178 Castle & Garden are admitted free of charge Inveraray from Glasgow: and receive a complimentary meal voucher, Email [email protected] Travel time 1hr 40 minutes. redeemable in the Castle Tearoom. How to get here Travel Distances Parking Ideally situated for exploring Argyll, the west coast Railway Station: Approx 15 miles Free coach parking for coach parties visiting and the Islands, Inveraray nestles on the banks :38 miles the Castle & Garden. The coach park is a few of Loch Fyne approximately 60 miles North of Glasgow Airport: Approx 55 miles minutes walk from the front entrance to Castle. Glasgow and is well serviced by road links North Prestwick Airport: Approx 86 miles and South. Edinburgh: Approx 110 miles

Inveraray Castle Inveraray, Argyll PA32 8XE Tel: +44 ( 0 ) 1499 302203 Fax: +44 ( 0 ) 1499 302421 Email: [email protected] www.inveraray-castle.com

Inveraray Castle www.inveraray-castle.com Inveraray, Argyll PA32 8XE Tel: +44 ( 0 ) 1499 302203 Fax: +44 ( 0 ) 1499 302421 Email: [email protected]