A special point of interest is Britain's only authentic Japanese Zen garden. Open all year other than Christmas Day and New Year's Day it has a restaurant and gift shop. Admission is free. Pollock House Built approximately 1752 with 20th century additions, the house is set in 361 acres of park and woodland. The house contains a fine collection of furniture and works of art from the collection of Sir William Stirling Maxwell.
Admission is free, there are guided tours, a tea room, gift shop and ample parking.
The house is open all year other than Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Combine a visit with one to the nearby Burrell Collection . Haggs Castle Built in 1585 by John Maxwell it was abandoned in the 18th century and restored in the 19th century. The castle now houses period rooms, activities, exhibitions and displays aimed at young children with the aim of bringing history alive. The castle is open all year other than Christmas Day and New Year's Day.