Luxury Castles & Country Houses in Britain- Scotland
Ballindalloch Castle
Banffshire, Scotland
Sleeps 14 - 2 Double bedrooms, 5 Twin rooms, All ensuite Superb salmon fishing on private beats of River Spey and stunning high pheasant shoot Private Golf Course.
Ballindalloch Castle, is first and foremost, the much loved family home of the Macpherson-Grants. It is one of the very few privately owned Castles to be lived in continuously by its original family. Staying here could not be further from your standard "rent-a-castle" and is truely a rare privilege. The castle exemplifies the transition from the stark tower house necessary in 16th century Scotland to the elegant and comfortable country house so loved of the Victorians in the Highlands.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Corporate events can be tailor made to suit each client's requirements. After a morning of meetings the Estate can offer a variety of country pursuits such as shooting, fishing and golf. Fishing is for trout or salmon on the River Spey,and depending on the time of year, walked-up pheasant and partridge shooting is available as well as stalking.
The Ballindalloch Castle Golf Course nestles amidst mature trees on the banks of the River Avon and is open to all. It has 9 Championship quality greens and 18 tees (6417 yards, Par 72) making at a challenging prospect. Designed by Donald Steel, one of the world's most highly regarded golf course architects, the Lagmore Clubhouse has changing facilities, light refreshments, club and trolley hire.
HISTORY
The tower house, built orginally on the traditionally Z-plan design, survived burning by the Marquis of Montrose in 1645 and has been altered and enlarge by successive ancestors over the centuries. The most noteable being General James Grant who in 1777 added two wings, the Drawing Room and Laird's Smoking Room in the south wing. He built the north wing to specifically house his favourite chef!The 2nd Baronet, Sir John Macpherson-Grant bought Spanish paintings, which are acknowledged to be the most important private collection of 17th-century Spanish paintings. The 3rd Baronet Sir George Macpherson-Grant is remembered for his founding work ,in 1860, on the famous herd of Ballindalloch Aberdeen Angus cattle. Today Clare Macpherson-Grant Russell is not only the 19th Laird but also the first 'Lady Laird'.
There are numerous activites on the Estate which include driven and walked-up pheasant & partridge shooting, salmon and trout fishing on the famous River Spey and River Avon. Ballindalloch has 2 private double bank beats of the Spey including the well known Junction pool where the two rivers meet. Roe buck stalking is available for two guns between May and June. For walkers Ballindalloch provides good opportunities to walk in the surrounding woodlands and hills as well as along the rivers.
ACTIVITIES
There is a myriad of other activities available both locally and on the Estate, including:
Horse riding and pony trekking
Falconry
Distillery visits and tastings
Strathspey Steam Railway
Balmoral Castle as well as other notable historical Castles and House
Endless Retail therapy
BOOKING & MORE INFORMTION
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