Ayr Burgh Council purchased the estate in 1926 for £25,000,
it has been opened to the public free of charge since.
Next to the house is a pergola with tropical plants, walled
garden and an area that contains ducks, pot bellied pigs,
rabbits, guinea pigs and various tropical birds. Further
on into the park there are goats, deer and ponies. Work
to convert the other side of the estate to the Belleisle
and Seafield golf courses began in 1927. Belleisle House
is now run as a hotel overlooking the golf courses. See
more at Hotels Ayr and Parks Golf.
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