Inveraray Castle and Gardens Group Visits 2017 Inveraray Castle www.inveraray-castle.com WelcomeWelcome Welcome to InverarayWelcome Castle, to Inveraray home ofCastle, the Dukes home of of Argyll the Dukes and theof Argyll seat of and the theClan seat Campbell. of the Clan Inveraray CastleCampbell. is first Inverarayand foremost Castle a family is first home and inforemost which I a havefamily had home the greatin which privilege I have of had the growing up in,great just asprivilege my children of growing are now. up in, However, just as myits verychildren existence are now. reflects However, the part its veryplayed existence by the Campbellsreflects in the the rich part tapestry played ofby Scottish the Campbells and British in the History. rich tapestry The contents of Scottish of theand CastleBritish span many generationsHistory. The of the contents family ofand the I hopeCastle will span give many you generationsa glimpse of ofour the heritage family and Ithe hope will give you a glimpse of our heritage and the way our ancestors lived. We look forward to way our ancestors lived. We look forward to your visit to Inveraray Castle. your visit to Inveraray Castle. 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 Scotland’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 2017 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 Onion or unique & Cottage gifts to take Cheese 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, canServed easily bewith transformed Baked intoPotato an and Seasonal Salad items, ranging from food to children’s toys Selection of sandwiches atmospheric dining room while The Castle Coffee & Shortbread as well as clothes. There are exquisite babySmoke Salmon & Cream Cheese Tearoom, adjacentCoffee/Tea to the Old &Kitchen, Our Ownis also Shortbread clothes and accessories, Scottish producedEgg Mayonnaise available. Our menu specializes in fresh, locally £17.00 per person blankets and scarves as well as greeting Our Own Honey Baked Ham sourced produce including a variety of homemade cards, cushions, humorous presents, Menu 2 foods and smoked salmon from the local Plain or Fruit Scone with Jam & Fresh Cream tapestries, books and much, much more.