Glenapp Castle - Luxury Hotel in Ayrshire, Scotland

Directions to from the M6

Journey time from Gretna Green is around THREE hours.

1. Take the M6 north from England and the Lake District. At Gretna Green take the junction marked A75 to Dumfries and Stranraer.
2. Follow the A75 almost to Stranraer.  One mile through the village of Castle Kennedy, take a right turn onto the A751 to Cairnryan, then join the A77 and follow this road north to Ballantrae. 
3. 100 yards before the village, take a left hand turn (not sign posted) just before the bridge over the River Stinchar. 
4. Continue along this road for almost a mile until you see the closed wrought iron gates of the castle and the adjacent North Lodge house.  The gates are kept closed in order to preserve the privacy of the grounds and are automatically controlled.  Please use the telephone entry system for access to the castle.

TO USE THE TELEPHONE ENTRY SYSTEM

The telephone is situated on the green pillar in front of the gates and is easily operated without leaving your car.

1. First press the button marked RESET
2. Then press the button marked 1
3. Then press the button marked CALL
4. Please wait for a reply

Please note that the South entrance to the castle, although marked on many maps, is kept locked for traffic safety reasons and that it is not possible for guests either to enter or leave the castle grounds by this route.