Piersland House Hotel

Originally built in 1899 as Piersland Lodge, by renowned Scottish architect William Leiper, as the home for Sir Alexander Walker, grandson of Johnnie Walker, founder of the Scotch whisky firm. Johnnie Walker originated in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire where we went today en famille to visit my elderly aunt and uncle - although both in their eighties, methinks they would be appalled for me to refer to them thus, given that they are both very independent and quite healthy. They treated us to a lovely lunch, sporadically interrupted with FBBB nipping out to the bar to get an update on the Scottish Cup semi final..

Having remained in the Walker family until 1956, Piersland House is now a Grade A listed building with all the original features remaining, including wood panelling, magnificent stone fireplaces and woodcarvings.