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Happy Days, Weddings Days at Cardross Estate

We thought a look back at some of the happiest days at Cardross would bring a smile to everyone’s faces. Photos by Ashley Coombes A wedding is undoubtedly the happiest day in our couples’ lives and those who live and work at Cardross are lucky enough to share in their happiness. Happiness is contagious! The….

In these unsettling times, it’s heartwarming to see an outpouring of kindness and community spirit!

Cardross Estate is situated in a stunning rural location, surrounded by small country villages and it has been so heartening to see the communities come together to support one another, especially the more vulnerable. Online neighbourhood groups are popping up here and all over the country and people are sharing messages of support and local….

Wild Food at Cardross

We are now firmly into autumn and with it a chance to look back over the summer because this year has been the busiest yet at Cardross. A lot of the hard work over the last couple of years has come to blossom. As well as Doune the Rabbit Hole, we hosted a variety of….

Doune the Rabbit Hole at 10

Well, another year has come and with it Doune the Rabbit Hole again has lit up the trees and skies of the parklands of Cardross. This year was a particularly special being their 10th anniversary. The line up was quite brilliant! Friday opened with Lee Scratch Perry and some reggae classics. Saturday highlights were John….

A hive of activity here at Cardross Estate!!

Two new exciting events on the horizon; our beautifully converted and intimate new event space, The Byre; a stunning bridal photoshoot and some other exciting announcements to come. With so much going on at Cardross Estate, it’s hard to know where to begin! Let‘s start with some stunning photographs! We were delighted that Laura Beaumont….

Doune the Rabbit Hole – One of the 10 best family friendly festivals in the UK says The Guardian!

For the past 7 years, Cardross Estate has played host to the Doune the Rabbit Hole Music Festival. We have watched it grow and overcome challenges and evolve into the highly respected music festival it is today! It is a particularly special year, as it is their 10th anniversary. We are all delighted to share….

GOat FUND ME initiative raises over £10,000 for Gartur Stitch Farm!

Cardross Estate is delighted to support a great local crowdfunding initiate from Gartur Stitch Farm, namely GOat FUND ME . Since Kat Goldin and Kevin Harrison moved to Gartur Farm, situated within Cardross Estate, 5 years ago, they wanted to share their experience of smallholding with people who were looking to connect with where their….

Surround yourself with beauty this Valentines, with our unique Valentine Package at Cardross Estate

Sweep your loved one away this Valentines weekend, to the breathtakingly beautiful Scottish countryside! Have a weekend filled with roaring fires, country walks, delicious food and whisky and stay in one of our charming cottages. We are delighted to offer you a discounted stay in one of our charming cottages where you and your loved….

Happy New Year

A very Happy New Year to all our friends and neighbours and we wish you the very best start to 2019. It was a great end to 2018 which has been a great year for Cardross with some beautiful crispy days. To name a few of the highlights, we launched our new website, hosted Adam’s….

If you go down to the woods today……Doune the Rabbit Hole has!

Exciting times here at Cardross Estate, as the The Doune the Rabbit hole team have been out exploring and possibly using new magical corners of the Estate. All to make 2019’s festival “dreamier than ever!” We’re sure you’ll agree with views like this, that won’t be hard to do! This years festival was such a resounding success and….