Coorie Braw Holiday Lettings

27/08/2026

03/08/2026

21/07/2026

Today marks Glasgow Fair Monday! Glasgow Fair is one of the oldest holidays in Scotland, and can be traced back to the 12th Century. The ease of rail and steamer travel by the mid-1800s meant that the city would practically empty, with many Glaswegians heading to the West Coast for a holiday ‘doon the watter.’ Dunoon was a much loved destination, described as ‘one of the most popular watering resorts on the Clyde.’ 🌊

Highland Mary has proudly overlooked Dunoon Pier from her spot on Castle Hill for 130 years this year, installed in August 1896. This postcard dates from around the 1950s, showing individuals watching a packed steamer from Mary’s prime position on the Hill. Steamers would come and go, carrying throngs of excited passengers through the four seasons of the Scottish Summer. ☀️ 🌧️

The first Glasgow Fair holiday Mary witnessed was July 1897, described as a time of ‘delightful weather’ that attracted an even higher number of visitors than expected. The boat-hirers at the West Bay reportedly found themselves overrun with customers, with the combination of strong sunshine and calm waters ensuring they ‘reaped a plentiful harvest.’ We are sure Mary may have been jealous of those who could cool down by taking a dook (and, of course, those who were not cast in bronze during the blazing heat.) 🌤️

We are marking the 130th anniversary of the unveiling of Highland Mary this year with a series of free Summer events this month and next. From craft workshops to a guided tour of Dunoon’s ‘Female Trailblazers,’ there is something for everyone. See our website for more information: https://www.castlehousemuseum.org.uk/what-s-on

Thank you to the Hugh Fraser Foundation for supporting these workshops.

20/07/2026

🏆 The Highland Cow is Scotland's favourite animal! 🐮

After 10 weeks, 32 contenders and more than 86,000 votes, you crowned the Highland Cow champion of the 2026 Scottish Animal World Cup.

On its road to the title, our new champion saw off the adder, corncrake, Atlantic puffin and reigning champion otter, before defeating the red squirrel in the final.

Thank you to everyone who voted, shared and backed Scotland’s incredible wildlife throughout the tournament. Alongside the fun, the competition has helped shine a light on our Plan for Nature and the work we’re doing to protect species and restore habitats across the places in our care.

06/05/2026

Fancied a walk to say hello to the local coos 🙂

01/05/2026

Some new Spanish bits added to the deli now in stock! 🥳

Whether your looking for blanched roasted almonds, truffle aioli, roasted red peppers, manchego cheese, banderillas and much more, we’ve got you covered 😋

Available to enjoy on one of your wonderful ‘build your own’ platters in the wine bar or to take away to enjoy in this glorious ☀️ 🍽️

Viva Espana! 🇪🇸

01/05/2026

25/04/2026

A big thank you to Kit-You-Out for our new workwear. We are absolutely buzzing about it!

31/08/2025

Lola reading to us at The Gruffalo Trail.
Family Time 🥰