Brief Description
Woodside is set in about 40 hectares of mature woodland and landscaped gardens. The family-run property functions as a venue for various corporate events.
History
Woodside was owned by the Ralston family for over 400 years. The designed landscape was in place by the mid-18th century and further planting was carried out until at least the early-20th century.
- Features
- Fortified House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Authorities
Electoral Ward
- Beith
- History
Period
- 18th Century
- References
References
- Millar, A. H., {The Castles and Mansions of Ayrshire with Historical and Descriptive Accounts} (Glasgow: Grimsay Press, 2004), pp. 146-7The Castles and Mansions of Ayrshire with Historical and Descriptive Accounts
- Close, R. (ed), {Ayrshire and Arran: An Illustrated Architectural Guide} (Edinburgh: The Rutland Press, 1992), p. 96-7Ayrshire and Arran: An Illustrated Architectural Guide
- {Ordnance Survey of Scotland One Inch Popular Edition} (Southampton, 1924)Ordnance Survey of Scotland One Inch Popular Edition
- {Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch} (Southampton, 1854)Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch
- Captain M. J. Armstrong and Son {A New Map of Ayrshire} (1775)A New Map of Ayrshire
- William Roy {Military Survey of Scotland} (1750)Military Survey of Scotland