Luxury Castles & Country Houses in Britain- Scotland
Myres Castle
Fife, Scotland
INTRODUCTION
This 16th Century Castle was exquisitely refurbished in 1999 to provide a luxurious home from home. The nine bedrooms are all en-suite and offer every modern amenity. Service is friendly but discreet and the excellent food is prepared using ingredients fresh from the estate. Myres has an important golfing history and, situated just 5 miles from Ladybank and 20 miles from St Andrews and Gleneagles, is perfect for lovers of golf.
CORPORATE EVENTS
At Myres Castle, businessmen can restore themselves with a stay in one of Scotland's premier historic homes, surrounded by glorious scenery, beautiful gardens and plentiful sporting opportunities.
Sleeps 18 and caters for up to 50
Close to St Andrews and Edinburgh
9 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Over 60 golf courses within 1 hour's drive
Electronic gates
Entertainment room with DVD,VCR and cable TV
Separate conference room
PC and fax facilities in library
Direct dial telephones in all bedrooms
HISTORY
The history of Myres estate is well documented from the early 15th century when James 1st of Scotland granted Robert Coxwell possession of the South Quarter of Auchtermuchty. It included the portion which was afterwards distinguished as Myres. On his death, his widow married John Scrymgeour and it was his gradnson who built the old part of the Castle in 1530. In 1611 the Castle passed out of the Scrymgeour family and for over 250 years it was owned by some of Scotland's famous family names - Patterson, Moncrief, Skene and Bruce.
In 1887 the Castle was acquired by James Ogilvy Fairlie, third son of the Fairlies of that Ilk who came from Ayrshire and whose family lived at Myres and in the 1960's extensively restored it, until Captain Fairlie finally sold out in 1999 to Mr and Mrs Jonathan White. The new owners also purchased much of its contents and have lovingly refurbished the Castle, introducing a lot of modern day facilities and genrally bringing its comfort level up to 21st Century requirements.
ACTIVITIES
Golf
20 miles from St Andrews and Gleneagles and 5 miles from Ladybank. A huge number of other courses in the area.
Shooting
Shooting and fishing can be arranged locally.
Off-Roading
Off-Roading and quad biking close by.
Ancestral Homes
Many historic homes in the area including Scone Palace, Glamis Castle and the Royal Palace of Falkland.
Whisky Distilleries
Some good sampling in the area!
Theatre
Within easy access of Edinburgh for cultural visits.
DISTANCES
1 hour from Edinburgh International Airport
20 miles from St Andrews
BOOKING & MORE INFORMTION
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