Skeldon Estate, 6 miles east of Ayr, was bought by the wealthy Duke of Portland in 1867. In 1908, the architect James Miller carried out alterations and additions to Skeldon House for Adam Wood.

Skeldon is still run as a working estate with good fishing on the River Doon and shooting in the estates woodlands.

For holidays on the estate, there is a self contained cottage and lodge available. The present owners like to keep the estate private, for guests only.

For more information on the lodge, cottage, shooting and fishing, phone the estate office at (01292) 560 656. Website: www.skeldonestate.com.