Glenapp Castle

Glenapp Castle is a country house in Scottish Baronial style located near the Ayrshire coast in South Ayrshire. The building rises across multiple levels with towers and contains 73 rooms, now operating as a five-star hotel with 21 bedrooms.

Scottish architect David Bryce completed construction in 1870 for James Hunter, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the County. The property later passed to the Inchcape family, who occupied it from 1917 to 1980.

The Inchcape family maintained the castle from 1917 to 1980, including Elsie Mackay who attempted the first female transatlantic flight in 1928.

The property requires advance reservations for accommodation and dining, accessed through electronic gates at the entrance of the expansive grounds. The coastal location provides easy access to local attractions and walking routes throughout the surrounding region.

A resident, Elsie Mackay, attempted a transatlantic flight in 1928 as one of the first women to undertake such a journey. The grounds extend roughly a mile from the entrance gates through extensive gardens that connect the property to the surrounding landscape.

Location: South Ayrshire

Location: Ballantrae

Official opening: 1870

Website: https://glenappcastle.com

GPS coordinates: 55.08411,-4.98848

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40