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Purportedly the location that Prophet Peden, famed Covenanter gave illicit sermons to the people of Ayrshire. Alexander Peden was a minister in the 17th century who, along with many others joined the cause of the Covenanters (see the Covenanters Highlight also on this route). He was one of the most famous of the Field Preacher's of the time, and wandered the hillsides of southern Scotland preaching to the masses. He was almost captured many times and took to wearing a cloth mask to hide his identity, which is now on display in Edinburgh's Museum of Scotland. However, in June 1673 he was captured and sentenced to transportation to America. The captain of the chartered ship discovered the reason for his transportation and set him free. Peden returned to Scotland and continued to preach until his death from ill health in 1686.

burns Monument in the garden

With well-maintained facilities

There is a quick little hiking trail that leads up to the monument, but you can also take a stroll from Maybole if you fancy. All very straightforward and easy and with some nice views over the country side. Nothing to travel for far from, but good for a quick leg stretcher if you are in the area. The monument itself is in honour of in memory of Sir Charles Fergusson of Kilkerran who died in 1849.

Memorial for Christopher McTaggart, aka Kirstie, a shepherd who set out in a blizzard to care for his sheep but never made it back.

The “z” is silent, it took me a while to learn that! It’s pronounced “Cullane”.

Amazing views of Arran from Culzean Castle. A National Trust Scotland property - free for members.

Culzean Castle is a National Trust Scotland property that can be hired for functions. Provides about the best view of Arran you can imagine.