Originally built as an Orangery by James Donaldson in 1818, with an underfloor heating system known as a hypocaust system introduced by the Romans. However it failed to produce any fruit so just acted as a conservatory and later housed the camellias when they needed protection from the weather.

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Location: Kirkoswald, Maidens And Turnberry, South Ayrshire, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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View of Ayr Beach and Ailsa Craig

The Mast House

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View of the Coast from Clifftop Watchtower

Greenan Castle

Dunure Castle Ruins

Culzean Castle

Maidens Beach and Harbour

Dunure Castle and Beehive Doocot

The Pagoda at Swan Pond

Scenic Coastal Descent to Craig Tara

Waterfall on the Ayrshire Coastal Path

Camellia House

1. Ayrshire Coastal Path: Maidens to Dunure

2. The Powder House – The Mast House loop from Culzean Castle

3. Culzean Castle – The Mast House loop from Culzean Castle

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