John Campbell (1720–1790) was born in the parish of Kirkbean. Campbell was a Royal Navy officer, navigational expert and colonial governor. His father was the Minister of Kirkbean Church.
Campbell joined the Royal Navy at an early age and sailed around the world in 1740 on ‘Centurion’. He later became known as a navigational expert, and was Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Newfoundland, Canada until his death.
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The John Campbell room
1 double bed with en-suite shower room
Tastefully furnished with comfortable double bed and seating area. Enjoy the well-appointed shower room with multi head shower, branded toiletries and fluffy towels. Bose sound system, local maps, guidebooks and binoculars are available to use throughout your stay.
KEY INFO
- En-suite shower room
- Comfortable bed with luxurious linen
- Luxury Toiletries
- Fluffy Towels
- Wireless Internet
- Smart TV
- Ample sockets and charging points
- Selection of hot beverages
- Home made shortbread
- Options of delicious wellbeing breakfast
- Check in from 4.00pm to 9.00pm
- Check out by 10.30am
- Non -Smoking
- Dog friendly by arrangement
- Bose sound unit
- Hairdryers
- Binoculars for wildlife watching
- Telescope available for star gazing i this Dark Sky area.
If you would like to make a Reservation, or to check availability, you can call us on +44 7972 783910, email us at stay@auldkirk.scot or the best way is to Book Online using our reservation system below.
Please note that we have a minimum stay of 2 nights.
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