Slightly further afield are Loch Doon and Loch Trool in the Galloway Forest Park. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are just over one hour away by car. Penkill Castle and Blairquhan Castle are open to the public at various times throughout the year. The present owner of Kilkerran, Sir Charles Fergusson wishes to extend to the guests of Ladyburn an invitation to walk and enjoy the estate and its policies and perhaps to discover the last of a group of Silver Firs planted by Lord Kilkerran in 1707 to mark the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England. The magnificent International Standard and Competition Courses at Tumberry are only a short drive away.
Trout fishing is found in many local lochs.
Sea fishing can also be arranged out of Girvan Harbour. Shooting Individual guns and parties of up to 8 guns can be arranged and catered for by Ladyburn. There is a private grass landing strip suitable for Light Aircraft at users risk and by prior permission only. Helicopters, however, may land on the lawn at Ladyburn. Go over the bridge - bear left and after about one mile over another bridge and Ladyburn is on your right.