Culzean Country Park, Maybole

This is one of the National Trust's most visited properties and definitely worth a look. There's a vast range of sights for the whole family, including a deer park, gas court, ice house, pagoda and swan pond with exhibition. The 560 acres of grounds give kids plenty of room to roam and play safely and there's lots to admire while there. Young Naturalist meetings are open to all during the Easter holidays, and the 18th century castle and its facilities are open to the public from April 1st. The Old Stables restaurant offering good Scottish cuisine, three shops selling gifts for all ages and the children's adventure play park, not to mention the remarkable castle views and they all add up to a great family day out.