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KINROSS HOUSE ESTATE - YOUR LUXURY SCOTTISH MANSION Kinross House and its fabulous setting undoubtedly provide one of Scotland’s finest wedding destinations. Located close to Edinburgh, this unique privately owned country estate provides the perfect location for entertaining on a very grand scale. Described as Scotland’s ‘noblest classical country house’, this Grade A listed mansion, designed by Sir William Bruce in 1685, is a magnificent home. Built as a majestic expression of elegance and conviviality, and designed to welcome and entertain guests in the most sumptuous of surroundings, the house has recently been sensitively refurbished to its original glory and provides luxurious accommodation; ensuring the original vision for opulence and lavish entertaining can be enjoyed by our house guests today. KINROSS HOUSE • 14 ensuite bedrooms • Magnificent public rooms • Private dining for up to 90 • Whisky Room • Billiards Room and small gym • Series of smaller meeting rooms • Marquees for up to 450 • Beautifully landscaped gardens • 100 acres of estate grounds • Private pier with boating and fishing opportunities • Private island ~ Loch Leven Castle Island where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned THE COACH HOUSE & SPA • 10 ensuite bedrooms • Private dining for up to 60 • Tartan Library Bar with split mezzanine level • Boutique Day Spa • Picturesque walled kitchen garden with Glasshouse SPORTING ACTIVITIES ON THE ESTATE On your private estate you have the opportunity to take part in various activities in the grounds. Guests can try their hand at archery, clay pigeon shooting, laser shooting, Highland Games or enjoy a falconry display in the gardens. The estate also sits adjacent to two 18 hole golf courses. SIGHTSEEING - visit Edinburgh or St Andrews and enjoy the castles, historic sights, museums and perhaps indulge in a spot of shopping. .

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