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History

1775 - 1780

The Dolphin House built in the style of Robert Adam, 300 metres south of the castle to serve as a laundry, on the site of a natural spring.

1837 - 1901

Very busy castle laundry during Victorian times.

1945 - 1981

Fell into disrepair and partially restored as a dwelling house.

1996

Stonework badly in need of restoration, funding sought from Historic Scotland. The National Trust for Scotland chose to restore the building as a Outdoor Education base to that of Victorian Laundry Museum.

1997

Feasibility study carried out by South Ayrshire Council and partnership develops.

1999

The building work commences.

2001

Dolphin House is opened on 11th May 2001 by Councillor Elizabeth Foulkes, Councillor Sadie Bowie and Charlie Dimmock from the BBC's Ground Force. Holmston Primary, School, Ayr are the first residents.