Scotland Game

AFTER an extensive £5.2 million renovation and modernisation project, excitement is building as Dean Castle finally prepares to re-open to the…

The Palace comprises a large banqueting hall, private chambers and kitchens. It was the original home and stronghold of the Boyd family, Lords of Kilmarnock. Originally a janitor’s house, this building now serves as office and storage space. As well as being a domestic residence, the work of the Lords was done here. It contains a Great Hall, private chambers, Minstrel’s Gallery, a dungeon, a guardhouse and kitchens. They rose again to become the Earls of Kilmarnock.