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About Us

Where is The Dolphin House

The Dolphin House is an outdoor education centre located in the grounds of Culzean Country Park.

Scottish Healthy Living Award

The Dolphin House has recently achieved The Healthy Living Award. This is a national award in the foodservice sector in Scotland that rewards caterers who make it easier for their customers to eat healthily. Congratulations go to Julie Nimmo, the Dolphin House cook, and our Facilities team in Development & Environment for all their effort in ensuring our visitors are offered healthy meals. You can find more information at http://www.healthylivingaward.co.uk/

The Dolphin House Accommodation

The capacity at the Dolphin House is currently:

  • 32 pupils within 7 small dormitories
  • 3 staff bedrooms

The main meeting room in the Dolphin House acts as both a lecture room and dining room, being adjacent to the kitchen. Facilities on site include a Souvenir/Tuck shop, drying rooms, male/female showers, staff room and outdoor store with meeting area.

We have our own 17 seat minibus, as most courses will operate for part of the time outside Culzean Country Park. All facilities are wheelchair friendly and we have a specialist wheelchair for the beach and rough ground.