Open on steam days or by appointment. One can ride in a Brake Van behind the steam engine on two miles of track and learn about all aspects of railway life. National Open Air Museum being developed on the site of the former Dalmellington Iron Company works. Houses the art and museum collections of South Ayrshire Council. Fine art exhibitions in house and McLauren galleries in stable block.
Temporary exhibitions change regularly.
Workshops and craft shop. Coffee shop, toilets, onsite parking. Disabled access only to McLauren and coffee shop. The National Trust for Scotland's most impressive property, is an excellent cliff-top country house with a very fine garden and country park. The castle was extensively rebuilt by Robert Adam in 1777.