Outdoors
Shooting
Hillhouse can organise all types of shooting for our guests, from the highest driven birds to a simulated clay pigeon day within our grounds.
Salmon Fishing - River Doon
The River Doon offers some of the best and most scenic salmon fishing in Ayrshire. Hillhouse will be happy to organise fishing by the day on the Skeldon Estate beat of the River Doon for our guests. This beat of the river averages 130 salmon per year.
Horseracing
Ayr Racecourse is Scotland's premier racecourse. It is home to the Scottish Grand National and the Ayr Gold Cup which is the richest race held on Scottish soil. The racecourse has excellent bars, restaurants, champagne bars and entertainment to compliment your days racing.
Sea
Boat & Yacht Charter
It is no secret that the Western Isles of Scotland offers some of the best sailing and most stunning scenery in the world. Hillhouse has Troon Marina on its doorstep, providing a gateway to an unforgettable sailing experience amongst the Western Isles. Whether you want to be powered at speed, cruised in luxury or blown by wind we will see that you are provided with the perfect boat and crew to suit your needs.
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Troon is host to some of the best kitesurfing and windsurfing beaches on the Scottish mainland. The water is warmed by the Gulf Stream effect, meaning it is possible to kite or windsurf at any time of year, however the months of April – October offer the best conditions.
Arran
Arran is one of the most accessible of the Scottish islands and one of the most southerly. The line between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland divides the island almost exactly in two and Arran mirrors the differing landscapes of the country more widely, forming a "Scotland in miniature". The north is ruggedly mountainous and sparsely populated, the south softer in landscape and home to the majority of the people who live here. Arran is easily accessible from Hillhouse and the island provides a range of activities to suit everyone for a memorable day trip.
