GEORGE GOLDSMITH Exclusive Properties & Sporting Estates

2010 HOUSES | CASTLES | SPORTING ESTATES 2010

Welcome to the 2010 brochure!

We now have the best collection of properties and estates available to you throughout Scotland. We also deal with a handpicked selection of properties and estates in Ireland and further afield.

If you want to go salmon fishing, stalking, or shooting, then just pick up the phone and we will advise you on the best location for your sporting holiday requirements. If you want to arrange a special celebration with family and friends, we will recommend something unique. Come and relax and unwind in the comfort of your very own sporting lodge, country house or castle!

Let us arrange for you some great sport, unforgettable holiday experiences and some happy memories in 2010!

My team and I are awaiting your call!

Call us now on 0131 476 6500 for the best advice.

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GEORGE GOLDSMITH Exclusive Properties & Sporting Estates

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To view our full list of houses, castles and sporting estates please go to: www.georgegoldsmith.com Front Cover: Aldourie Estate, Inverness-shire Back Cover: Walked up grouse, Rottal Estate, Angus Our thanks go to Michael Wigan for his fishing article featured on page 41 and to Frank Bourne for his This page: stalking article on page 62. Traditional garron pony, Braeroy Estate, Inverness-shire

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Fantastic partridge shooting on the Dell Estate and we can even arrange your off road vehicles. call us on 0131 476 6500 or email [email protected] Andrew Stevenson-Hamilton Partner of the St. James’s Place Partnership Edinburgh

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not uncommon topic of debate over Adinner in the lodge, perhaps after an encounter with a walker or canoeist during a day’s sport, is the question of who has the right to do what.

There are many myths and misunderstandings on this subject activity in question or to leave the land. That is all very and it might be helpful to clear some of these up: well I hear you say, but what if they take no notice? The answer is that you should endeavour to record as much 1. Are walkers entitled to roam freely over privately owned information about the person as you can and to report the land? The short answer is yes although there are important incident with details to the police. Whilst this does not of exceptions and limitations. Most importantly there is an itself resolve the immediate problem the remedy of a court entitlement to reasonable privacy surrounding a residential interdict (injunction) is available to prevent regular offenders. dwelling. The extent of this “privacy area” has been Letting it be known that a report is being made can often be debated in a number of recent court cases and whilst it is surprisingly effective. not possible to be precise it is reasonable to assume that it includes any intensively managed garden ground and It should not be forgotten that it was “ever thus” in Scotland. may extend somewhat further depending on the location The law of trespass has long been recognised as being FLYING and characteristics of the house. The important point is that weak and hence there is a long history of public access walkers and land managers are obliged to act responsibly being taken alongside the activities of private landowners. and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code provides guidance What the access legislation has done is to create a as to what this means in practical terms. presumption in favour of access as opposed to against. Undoubtedly the explosion of outdoor activities and the 2. Are rafters and canoeists entitled to paddle downstream accessibility of the once remote corners of Scotland do over privately owned river beats? Again the answer is mean that there are likely to be more flash points than broadly yes, but they too are obliged to act responsibly and there once were. However, it is also clear that where land HIGH this means respecting the interests of other users including managers have sought to work with the legislation rather fishermen. than against it, by managing the access through effective use of signage and the provision of identified routes, that a 3. Can the public take access in vehicles over private reasonable co-existence can be achieved. land to include private roads or tracks? No. The access Looking to mark a special celebration? Entertain your legislation does not extend to taking access by motorised means. You should note that the access rights do extend to guests with some spectacular aerial entertainment that cyclists and horse-riders. is unique, exhilarating and a thrill to watch. 4. Can the access legislation be used to permit hunting, shooting or fishing? No. One of the most popular myths is Stay at one of our country houses, ideally within 100 that fishing for wild brown trout is free and open to all. It is Robert Scott-Dempster, Accredited true that a wild trout (as opposed to a stocked trout) belongs Specialist in Agricultural Law and miles of South Ayrshire, and we can arrange a one or to no one until it is caught. However, the act of fishing is Head of Rural Dept at Gillespie not covered by the access legislation. Macandrew LLP two aircraft flyby or aerobatics display show to mark [email protected] or 0131 225 1677. The big difficulty facing land managers is to know what any event and make it truly memorable. to do if they consider the access rights are not being Gillespie Macandrew is a leading full service law firm providing quality exercised responsibly. The reality is that you fall back on bespoke legal, property and financial services. The firm won ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the 2007 Scottish Legal Awards and is ranked in the top the common law of trespass which is not easy to enforce. three in Scotland for Agriculture and Rural Affairs by leading legal directory In the first instance a landowner is perfectly entitled to tell a Chambers UK. Robert Scott-Dempster is ranked as a ‘Leading Individual’ perpetrator to desist from the irresponsible or inappropriate for Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Please contact a member of the George Goldsmith Team on 0131 476 6500 to discuss in more detail.

06 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS SLEEPS up to 24 PERSIE HOUSE (20-55 people) bRIDGE OF CALLY, PERTHSHIRE FOR THE LARGER GATHERING available on either a self catered or catered basis PAGE 77 ACHNAGAIRN SLEEPS up to 55 kirkhill, inverness-shire Persie provides a perfect Highland Perthshire base for a large family gathering. Ideally situated to explore this available on either a self catered or catered basis beautiful part of the world. PAGE 13 Achnagairn can sleep fifty five people and has a wonderful oak-panelled ballroom which seats 160 guests. It is the perfect house for a wedding, corporate event or special SLEEPS up to 38 BLAIR HOUSE celebration. NEAR DALRY, AYRSHIRE available on a fully catered basis only PAGE 85 ALDOURIE CASTLE SLEEPS up to 44 LOCH NESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE A wonderful house for a special celebration offering large available on either a self catered or catered basis accommodation, lots of history and easily accessable from PAGE 14 Edinburgh, Glasgow and the South. A fairytale castle on the banks of Loch Ness sleeping an impressive twenty eight guests. New to the market in 2009, Aldourie has already become a much sought after venue for SLEEPS up to 32 BROXMOUTH really special house parties, celebrations and events. DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN available on a fully catered basis only PAGE 86 SLEEPS GLENBORRODALE CASTLEup to 38 ARDNAMURCHAN, LOCHABER This elegant Georgian mansion built in 1775 by the Duke of Roxburghe as a home for the Dowager Duchess is available on either a self catered or catered basis surrounded by its own beautiful parkland, woodland and PAGE 26 lake, ensuring total privacy. Escape to the Highlands and enjoy fine family comforts in complete privacy surrounded by exceptional natural beauty and flourishing wildlife whatever the season. SLEEPS up to 40 greYwalls gullane, east lothian available on a fully catered basis only PAGE 89 KINLOCHMOIDART SLEEPS up to 50 This delightful Edwardian house is uniquely situated on the NEAR FORT WILLIAMINVERNESS-SHIRE edge of Muirfield championship golf course with stunning available on either a self catered or catered basis views over East Lothian and the Firth of Forth. Greywalls is PAGE 30 now available for exclusive use for golfers, corporate events, This is the perfect place for a large family gathering or to weddings and house parties. celebrate a special occasion. The main house and all the cottages can sleep fifty guests. SLEEPS up to 34 HOSCOTE HOUSE NEAR HAWICK, ROXBURGHSHIRE available on either a self catered or catered basis PAGE 91 BIRKHILL CASTLE SLEEPS up to 24 CUPAR, FIFE From the cosy fireside in the main house to breathtaking available on either a self catered or catered basis views of open countryside, it’s no wonder Hoscote is known PAGE 69 as “the comfortable country escape”.

Birkhill has lots of character and stands in a wonderful position overlooking the Firth of Forth. We also have a wonderful selection of chefs and cooks available to cater for any event. Photo: Anya Campbell SCOTTISH REGIONS

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ABERDEEN & GRAMPIAN 46-52 Inverness

Aberdeen

Fort William

Dundee PERTHSHIRE, OUR PROPERTY LIST 2010 ANGUS & FIFE Oban Perth ACHNAGAIRN 13 DALLAS 48 KELLAS 48 St Andrews 68-80 AIRLIE CASTLE 69 DALLICK 72 KINGIE LODGE 29 ARGYLL, BUTE & Stirling ALDOURIE CASTLE 14 DALNAGLAR CASTLE 73 KINLOCHMOIDART 30 STIRLINGSHIRE ALLADALE 15 DELL HOUSE 20 KNOCK HOUSE 59 Edinburgh RIVER ALNESS 16 DIEBIDALE 25 LAIRG LODGE 31 54-59 Glasgow ARDLAMONT 55 DORRERY LODGE 21 LENNOXLOVE 92 ARDTALLA 17 DOUGARIE ESTATE 57 LONGUEVILLE 104 Prestwick AUCHENBRACK 85 DRUMKILBO 73 LUGGALA 104 Ayr BALLINACURRA 103 DUIRINISH LODGE 21 MEALL MOR LODGE 32 BINSNESS 20 DUNMAGLASS LODGE 22 MELVILLE CASTLE 91 BIRKHILL 69 EDRADYNATE 76 MORSGAIL 33 BLAIR HOUSE 85 ERCHLESS CASTLE 23 MYRES CASTLE 76 Stranraer SOUTHERN SCOTLAND BROXMOUTH 86 FASNACLOICH 58 PERSIE 77 CAMUSERICHT 71 FORTER CASTLE 74 PITCASTLE 78 84-94 CAIRNESS HOUSE 47 GLENBORRODALE CASTLE 26 RAEHILLS 93 CARNELL 87 GLENCALVIE 25 RHIDORROCH 34 CARSAIG 56 GLENFERNATE 75 ST COLMS 94 QUICK REFERENCE ICONS CAVENS 87 GLENMUICK 49 ST CUTHBERTS 94 CONAGLEN 18 GORDON CASTLE 52 STRONE ESTATE 57 CONICHAN 72 GREYWALLS 89 TEASSES 79 14 MAX14 NO. OF GUESTS SWIMMING POOL CORTES 47 GRUINARDS FISHINGS 24 THURSO RIVER 35 WALKING/HIKING CRAIGANOUR 70 GUALIN LODGE 27 TOMATIN HOUSE 34 FULLY CATERED FISHING CRINGLETIE 88 HILTON LODGE 27 TRESSADY 36 GOLF DAIRSIE 71 HOSCOTE HOUSE 91 TULCHAN LODGE 80 DALCROSS CASTLE 19 INVERBROOM 28 WESTER BREWLANDS 79 SNOOKER/BILLIARDS/POOL SHOOTING MOUNTAIN BIKING DALHOUSIE CASTLE 88 JUNCTION HOUSE 90 WYVIS LODGE 37 TENNIS COURT STALKING A MACNAB - A SALMON, A STAG AND A BRACE OF DOGS ALLOWED - CHECK BIRDWATCHING GROUSE IN ONE DAY FOR KENNEL OBLIGATIONS

10 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 kirkhill , , inverness - shire

Highlands & Islands ACHNAGAIRN Diverse and magnificent this classically Scottish scenery is a mix of mountains and glens, deep cut coastlines, isolated islands and freshwater lochs, including Loch Ness which is the second largest in Scotland. It is also a sportsman’s paradise from the best of driven grouse, pheasant and partridge WE SAY... shooting to deer stalking and salmon and sea trout fishing on fast flowing spate rivers. Achnagairn can sleep fifty five people and has a wonderful oak-panelled ballroom which seats 160 guests. It is the perfect house for a wedding, 1 ACHNAGAIRN 16 GLENBORRODALE corporate event or special 11 celebration. 2 ALDOURIE 17 GLENCALVIE LODGE 27 3 ALLADALE 18 GUALIN LODGE 18 4 RIVER ALNESS 19 HILTON LODGE 20 5 ARDTALLA INVERBROOM 25 magine a house where the owner builds an oak-panelled ballroom, 21 6 BINSNESS KINGIE LODGE 1 23 Isimply for his daughter’s 21st birthday party. Achnagairn is such a 3 29 7 CONAGLEN 22 KINLOCHMOIDART 26 house. Not only does it allow you to celebrate all manner of special 17 15 10 events in this Great Hall, but, with its twenty-four bedrooms, it permits 8 DALCROSS 23 LAIRG LODGE 20 24 up to fifty-five people to stay in the house in true luxury. The interior 24 4 9 DELL HOUSE MEAL MOR LODGE 30 5 designer has gone to town with both the bedrooms and bathrooms. 10 DIEBIDALE LODGE 25 MORSGAIL Each has its own theme and atmosphere, whether you fancy the 6 11 DORRERY 26 RHIDORROCH 1 8 circular Ring-A-Ring-A-Roses with its round bed, the elegant Dreaming 14 12 DUIRINISH LODGE 27 THURSO RIVER 2 Inverness Spires, with its furniture straight from the Savoy Hotel or indeed 19 28 Happily Ever After, a bedroom so vast that it has its own Travertine-clad 13 DUNMAGLASS 28 TOMATIN HOUSE 12 13 whirlpool bath looking straight over the triple aspect view. And what a 14 ERCHLESS 29 TRESSADY LODGE 9 view it is! The main rooms all face onto the formal gardens and rolling

15 GRUINARDS 30 WYVIS LODGE 21 hillside, boasting the second highest tree in Scotland.

All the original features of the public rooms have been maintained, 22 Fort William from the Corinthian columns of the drawing room through to the 7 16 miniature oil painting embedded in the gracious marble fireplace. The sense of grandeur is impressive but never intimidating. Achnagairn retains a warmth which makes it the ideal spot for any gathering, whether of friends or colleagues. Or indeed, for a Perth Oban sumptuous wedding.

Stirling YOU SAY... “All our guests agreed with us that the home PRICE ON APPLICATION To book one of our exclusive properties, call us on 0131 476 6500 provides the perfect setting. Achnagairn house is a email [email protected] or enquire at www.georgegoldsmith.com real gem!” 1 55 Tamsin and Ed Malone, Hertfordshire, England

12 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 13 WILDERNESS LODGE & RESERVE LOCH NESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE SUTHERLAND

ALDOURIE CASTLE ESTATE ALLADALE

WE SAY... WE SAY... The 23,000 acre highland A fairytale castle on the banks wildlife reserve of Alladale of Loch Ness sleeping an has a purpose – to restore impressive twenty eight guests. the balance of nature in a wilderness New to the market in 2009, Aldourie area of Scotland where your stay will has already become a much sought after contribute directly to this venue for really special house unique conservation project. parties, celebrations and Alladale also offers superb events. stalking for two/three rifles.

estling on the quiet south shore of Loch Ness, the Aldourie lladale Lodge has been luxuriously refurbished and the seven NCastle Estate offers complete seclusion, tranquillity and a timeless individually styled en suite bedrooms, each with a flat screen atmosphere in a world of its own. This authentic and very homely Atelevision, have stunning views over the reserve. In the main Highland retreat is also very accessible, being just fifteen minutes from rooms are traditional log fires and modern features including satellite the centre of Inverness and thirty minutes from the airport. TV, wireless internet, a gym and a sauna. The lodge is let on a fully catered basis with a chef who uses fresh local produce and seasonal The Grade A-listed Castle dates back to 1626 and is the only ingredients complemented by a fine selection of wine, champagne habitable castle on Loch Ness. It has been beautifully restored to cater and whisky malts. for your every need, whether it be for a special event or holiday. Pamper yourself in Alladale’s own spa offering activities and therapies Its traditional Great Hall, Red Drawing Room, Laird’s Room, Library, designed to relax and rejuvenate body and soul. You can also join Dining Room and Billiard Room are matched by fifteen outstanding in special interest breaks which include yoga, photography, wildlife bedrooms, many incorporating turrets and towers and reached by watching, fitness, cookery and the new sportsman’s retreat. Guided spiral staircases. walks, deer stalking, salmon and trout fly fishing can all be arranged, as can clay pigeon and target shooting, mountain biking and falconry Fish on Loch Ness or Highland rivers, enjoy outstanding shooting displays. Locally there are a number of golf courses, castles and and stalking on local estates, play golf at Nairn, Royal Dornoch or whisky distilleries to visit. Conference facilities are excellent so the Castle Stuart, explore both East and West coasts and the surrounding lodge could be used for corporate as well as family events. countryside on foot, bicycle, horse, boat, car, train or seaplane. The Lodge sleeps fourteen. Two new mountain lodges are also available, sleeping four and two. YOU SAY... “What a magical place to stay. The eco projects YOU SAY... are fantastic. The wonderful facility, amazing PRICE ON APPLICATION “... the venue was stunning, the team and caterer scenery, delightful and professional staff ensured FROM £125 PPPN (ALL INCLUSIVE) wonderful and there was absolutely nothing that I our trip to the Highlands will be one to be 2 would have changed” remembered for years to come.” 3 14-44 14 Kathleen Robertson - Newcastle, England Craig & Mary Whitehead - Illinois, USA

14 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 15 BY EVANTON, EASTER ROSS ROSS EASTER EVANTON, BY RIVER ALNESS

ARDTALLA ROSS-SHIRE EVANTON, ESTATE, NOVAR

WE SAY... WE SAY... Novar Estate is a traditional If you are planning to stay mixed sporting estate of in one of our houses in the 20,000 acres, offering Highlands we have salmon excellent driven partridge and pheasant fishing on the River Alness to offer you. shooting, deer stalking and salmon This beautiful, fast flowing river in Easter fishing on the River Alness. Ardtalla offers Ross has one of the steepest descents in exceptional, full catered accommodation Scotland and produces good runs of both for up to eighteen guests and is still salmon and sea trout to tempt owned by Sir Hector Munro’s the novice or experienced descendants, who will angler. give you the warmest of welcomes.

he Alness flows from Loch Morie and some eleven miles later falls rdtalla provides luxurious accommodation in which to relax after Tinto the Cromarty Firth. The Novar Fishings offer six rotating beats, Aa day on the estate. All bedrooms are en suite with two double/ the average length of each beat being about a mile, with typically twin bedrooms on the ground floor and seven on the first floor. Three fifteen to twenty named pools per beat, offering fishing for up to four more bedrooms and two bathrooms are available in Larch Cottage, rods. Both banks are included although most of the fishing is from the annexe to Ardtalla. Dogs are welcome when housed in the the southern (right) bank. There is a small, spring run of salmon and kennels outside. sea trout from April to June, and the first of the main grilse runs are expected in early-July. The most productive part of the season is The estate offers a high quality driven partridge shoot, driven generally from mid-July through until the end of October. The average pheasant, rough shooting, duck flighting, walked-up grouse and catch for the six rotating Novar beats over the five years up to and grouse shooting over pointers. Roe deer and limited red deer including 2009 is 377 salmon and grilse. 395 salmon and grilse stalking is also available. You can fish for salmon, sea trout and were caught on the Novar beats in 2009 including 24 ‘first salmon’. trout on the River Alness and Loch Morie, and for trout on stocked lochs nearby. If this isn’t your cup of tea, you can explore over 150 A 12 -13 ft double-handed rod is ideal for this river or you may prefer miles of private tracks on foot or by mountain bike. Close by are the a single handed 10 -11 footer. The season begins on 15th March castles of Dunrobin and Cawdor, Dornoch Cathedral and local whisky and ends on 31st October. distilleries. Golf courses in the area include Royal Dornoch and Nairn.

YOU SAY... YOU SAY... FROM £225 - £550 PER ROD PER WEEK “As always a great week’s fishing on a beautiful “This has been one of the very best weeks I could river. First Salmon total in the Campbell family now have had. Truly memorable in every way; the PRICE ON APPLICATION full gaic qualified 4 nine. The word is spreading, fishing on the Alness stalking, shooting, fishing, the house, the staff and instruction, guide has become a fixture not to be missed.” the fantastic food. My 60th was just perfect.” 5 18 and ghillie service Derwent Campbell, Bath, England Tony Hirschfeld, Surrey

16 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 17 NEAR INVERNESS, INVERNESS-SHIRE INVERNESS-SHIRE INVERNESS, NEAR DALCROSS CASTLE ARDGOUR, INVERNESS-SHIRE

CONAGLEN

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The 40,000 acre estate of Dalcross Castle is a classic Conaglen with its charming turreted Scottish castle dating traditional Highland home back to 1620, steeped in will suit a family or party history but brought right up to the twenty- looking for an active holiday first century in terms of comfort in breathtaking west coast and is ideal for a large party. surroundings.

ituated between Inverness and Nairn, the castle became the uests are encouraged to make use of the full-size snooker table, Shome of the Mackintosh Clan in the early 1700s. Later it was Gthe table tennis room, the piano, the nine-hole pitch and putt golf the rallying point for Cumberland’s troops who quelled the Jacobite course and the superb gardens. Private salmon and sea trout fishing uprising at the battle of Culloden. You can just feel the atmosphere is available on the Cona and Scaddle rivers at no additional charge. in the beamed Great Hall warmed by a huge fireplace; there is a There are stocked brown trout ponds near the house and good wild stone spiral main staircase, a secret stair, turret rooms, shot holes and trout fishing in hill lochs on and around the estate. In addition the arrow slits. Fine fabrics, subtle lighting and decoration have been estate’s boat is available, by prior arrangement, for sea and loch carefully selected to enhance the castle’s character. Log fires crackle fishing on Lochs Linnhe, Eil and Sheil. A selection of rods is available, in reception rooms and all bedrooms have gas fires and en suite although the serious angler should bring his own tackle. Conaglen bathrooms. Estate offers stalking during the season for up to two parties on the hill daily. On the ground floor is a sitting room, card room, bar area, garden room, a games room with an antique billiard table, kitchen, laundry First floor bedrooms are en suite and further bedrooms are available on room, boot room with gun safes and a drying cupboard. Upstairs the second floor. Conaglen House is spacious and comfortable with there are five large double bedrooms and one twin with antique brass its grand hall, formal dining and drawing rooms, large informal snug beds. By separate arrangement there is further accommodation of one and billiard room. There is also a large traditional kitchen, drying and double and one twin bedroom. laundry rooms, a gun room and spacious utility areas. The permanent housekeeper, cook and house staff will provide a fully serviced There are also three cottages: the Coach House, the Gate Lodge and breakfast and dinner, packed lunches and afternoon tea. Fort William the Green Bothy available by separate arrangement. Guests have the is only thirteen miles and Glasgow airport ninety-five miles away. use of the beautifully landscaped gardens and other local activities include dolphin watching and shopping. YOU SAY... “Quite the most beautiful place. The accommodation was superb and the staff looked after us brilliantly. It was the perfect place for FROM £4,300 PER WEEK PRICE ON APPLICATION YOU SAY... our 70th Birthday celebration taking in all three “Many thanks yet again for everyones’ help, a generations.” 7 8 fantastic day was had by all at our wedding” 18 31 Mrs Thornburn, near Peebles, Scotland Miss Karen Banks – Inverness, Scotland

18 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 19 HALKIRK, CAITHNESS ituated on the slopes of Ben Dorrery, the Lodge offers DORRERY LODGE Sstunning views across moorland to the spectacular Morven range of mountains. A classic example of an Edwardian

FINDHORN, MORAYSHIRE shooting lodge, Dorrery retains most of its original features and insness is like an island without the disadvantages. It stands has a fascinating history – the tower bears the Royal cipher of Balone on Findhorn Bay, surrounded on two sides by water King Edward VII and the seven-acre gardens are a haven for and sheltered by 5000 acres of Culbin Forest. Sixteen miles of many birds. white sandy beach are only a short walk away and stretch all the way to Nairn, perfect for picnics. Ideal for the sporting enthusiast, there are extensive deer forests containing red and roe deer close to the Lodge. The salmon Findhorn Bay was always known for its micro-climate, reputedly rivers Thurso and Forss are close as are the famous trout lochs having the third highest sunshine count in the British Isles. Very Calder and Watten. Dramatic coastline and unspoilt beaches unusually for Scotland, the grounds are free of midges. The are also within a short drive. garden is fabulous and was once open to the public, with an avenue of Irish yews leading down to the sea. Binsness is over Recently renovated, the Lodge offers flexible accommodation for a mile from the nearest house but only five miles from the pretty up to fourteen guests and can be divided to provide an area town of Forres, mentioned in Macbeth. for staff. Guests can enjoy the drawing room and billiard room with 500 volumes on field sports. Sleeping accommodation The house dates from the seventeenth century and has BINSNESS comprises two kingsize bedrooms, two double bedrooms, two great charm. There has been extensive refurbishment to twin bedrooms and two single bedrooms. Three bathrooms all all four bathrooms and the kitchen. There are six double/ with original Edwardian fittings. Large family kitchen with four twin bedrooms and three singles providing comfortable oven Aga. Linen is included. accommodation for thirteen. A pretty sun porch, with a roof terrace above, offers stunning views over the garden and bay. Gundogs are welcome by prior arrangement.

PRICE ON APPLICATION FROM £2,900 PER WEEK 6 11 13 14 NEAR PLOCKTON, WESTER ROSS uirinish Lodge affords spectacular panoramic views across WHITEBRIDGE, INVERNESS-SHIRE DUIRINISH LODGE ell House is a beautiful eighteenth century Georgian House, Dthe sea to the Isle of Skye, taking in the entire Cuillin Range, Dlocated in a secluded spot perfect for wildlife lovers. Isle of Raasay, Applecross and Torridon. Grebe and divers can be spotted on the hill lochs and there are pine martens, red squirrels and deer in the area. The Lodge is located within eighteen acres of secluded woodland gardens, just a few miles from the Skye Bridge and Within the traditional and elegantly furnished house there is close to Plockton, a picturesque fishing village with great pubs a double en suite bedroom, a twin en suite bedroom, four and restaurants. Ideally placed for walking and climbing, either further twin bedrooms, three single bedrooms and three further in the mountains or along leisurely coastal walks. Sea-fishing, bathrooms. Local catering can be arranged if desired. The sailing, riding and cycling are also nearby and bicycles are cosy Garden Cottage is attached to Dell House and can provided at the lodge. accommodate a further four people. Fechlin Cottage is also nearby and can accommodate eight people. The Lodge offers five-star accommodation with log fires and central heating throughout as well as a games room with pool Dell House is ideal for a sporting holiday with renowned table and tennis table. The kitchen is fully-equipped with an partridge as well as pheasant and duck flighting, together with Aga and the services of a chef can be arranged. Sleeping superb walked-up woodcock. Walked-up grouse is available arrangements comprise of six luxurious bedrooms – two with on the estate’s higher ground whilst challenging stalking for red, a double bed, two with twin beds and two with a single bed. DELL HOUSE sika or roe deer can also be arranged. There are two shower rooms and one bathroom.

For fishermen there is excellent trout fishing on the Fechlin River Driving time from Edinburgh and Glasgow four hours; from or on the estate’s many hill lochs. Lunch in the fishing hut on the Inverness airport two hours. sixty-acre Loch Kemp is a particular favourite with many guests. Salmon fishing can also be arranged.

FROM £1,800 PER WEEK GARDEN COTTAGE £400 + PER WEEK FECHLIN COTTAGE £600 + PER WEEK FROM £2,800 PER WEEK 9 12 14 10

20 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 21 DUNMAGLASS ESTATE, INVERNESS-SHIRE NEAR BEAULY, INVERNESS-SHIRE

DUNMAGLASS LODGE ERCHLESS CASTLE

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For nearly 700 years Erchless WE SAY... Castle of pepper pot turrets and steep gables was home to the New to the market - a Clan Chisholms. Now you can savour wonderful house that history when you stay in and estate in a truly these wonderfully magical magical Highland setting. surroundings.

Seat of the Clan MacGillvray, this traditional shooting lodge occupies rchless was originally an L-shaped Norman castle but Georgian a secluded position on the renowned 13,000 acre Dunmaglass Eand Victorian additions have turned it into a lovely and truly Estate. It is situated about forty minutes drive south-west of Inverness in romantic place to stay. With twelve miles of the River Glass an area steeped in Clan history in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. available, split into six beats, it is perfect for guests who love to fish for salmon. There are also plenty of trout in the river with yet more trout The Lodge, with its three reception rooms, billiard room and nine fishing on the Upper Beauly. bedrooms (and four bathrooms), not only offers great comfort but also an ideal base for families wishing to explore the Highlands and The castle is set in 12,000 acres of beautiful moors and woodland nearby Loch Ness. Both Inverness and Fort Augustus are within an and offers top class red deer stalking for up to two rifles from hour’s drive and Aviemore is just over an hour. September onwards. Strathglass is a particularly attractive area for walking and there are numerous golf courses nearby. There are plenty of walks to enjoy on the Estate whether heading for the hill tops or alongside Loch Conagleann where trout fishing is The entire main wing of the castle has been given over to guests and available. The countryside abounds with wildlife; red, sika and roe offers six large double bedrooms, drawing room, Georgian dining deer can often be seen, there is also an interesting variety of bird life. room, billiard room and laundry facilities. The original keep also Further afield there are several golf courses to choose from including contains a private apartment which sleeps six and can be made the championship course at Nairn. Around the lodge the well tended available by special arrangement. In addition there is a dormitory walled garden provides further interest along with the all weather bedroom which sleeps four. tennis court.

A cook and housekeeper are included in the rent for the lodge.

FROM £2,000 PER WEEK YOU SAY... FROM £7,000 + VAT PER WEEK FISHING FROM £35 PER ROD “We spent the most marvellous family Christmas at FROM £4,500 + VAT PER SHORT BREAK STALKING FROM £350 PER STAG Erchless. A unique experience which I hope we will repeat again as it is too good to only do once 13 YOU SAY... 14 in a lifetime.” 16 Dunmaglass opens for the first time in 2010 – be 16 one of the first to give us your views. David Buisson, AUSTRALIA

22 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 23 GLENCALVIE ESTATE, sutherland

GLENCALVIE ESTATE, SUTHERLAND xtending to over 20,000 acres, Glencalvie Estate is Eapproached through part of the ancient forest of Caledonia. From the estate there are lovely views to the east and west coasts.

Glencalvie Estate has some of the best fishing on the River Carron, including the famous Morail pool on the Gruinards beat which fishes well from March onwards. Subject to availability, fishing can be arranged with Amat Estate on a rotating beat to provide double bank fishing for a further four rods. The first fish arrive at Glencalvie at the beginning of May and right through to the end of the season rods can enjoy spectacular sport. Fishings are let either with or without accommodation at both Diebidale and Glencalvie Lodge.

From August onwards, stalking is available for one or two rifles GLENCALVIE LODGE with six stags being taken each week.

Glencalvie Lodge offers comfortable accommodation for up to fourteen people, each with their own bathroom. There is GRUINARDS FISHINGS a small loch in front of the lodge which is stocked with brown trout, and a hard tennis court.

WE SAY... PRICE ON APPLICATION The Gruinards beat offers some 17 of the best fishing on 14 the River Carron. GLENCALVIE ESTATE, SUTHERLAND DIEBIDALE LODGE he River Carron is a renowned Highland salmon river and provides Texceptional fishing amongst some of the most glorious countryside. It drains a catchment of 156 sq miles with its source derived only five miles from the west coast. The river rises principally in Gleann Beag and Gleann Mor absorbing its major tributaries the Alladale River, the Diebidale Water and the Blackwater before descending seven miles to the Kyle of Sutherland at Bonar Bridge. The Carron has long been known by the fishing fraternity as one of Scotland’s most productive spate rivers with a spring run that competes with the best in the north.

The Gruinards beat extends to approximately four miles of right bank fishing, which includes a variety of pools and runs providing exciting and productive fishing in most conditions. There are twenty seven main pools on the beat including the well known Upper and Lower iebidale Lodge on the Glencalvie Estate has recently Craigs, Keepers, Pigeon Rock, The Morail, Gardeners, the Boat Pool Dbeen extended and refurbished to provide comfortable and the Washer Woman. There is a good vehicular and pedestrian accommodation for family parties of up to ten guests. Situated access to the beat throughout. in a commanding but secluded position up Glen Diebidale, the lodge is the perfect retreat for the sportsman or family who wish Gruinards, which lies opposite Braelangwell, is a five rod beat. The to enjoy the grandeur of the Highlands in comfort. two estates have a longstanding arrangement to ensure there is no one fishing opposite; this ensures considerate and private fishing.

The fishings are let with Glencalvie or Diebidale Lodges which accommodate up to fourteen and ten guests respectively. A ghillie and housekeeping staff are provided. YOU SAY... PRICE ON APPLICATION The Carron is one of these rivers that if the water is PRICE ON APPLICATION right the fishing is marvellous. I was lucky enough 15 to catch three salmon in one afternoon! 10 10 David Hunter – Glasgow, Scotland

24 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 25 near lairg , sutherland ualin Lodge is situated in remote, beautiful country in Gualin LODGE Gthe very north west of Scotland, between Rhiconich and Durness.

The Lodge offers very comfortable accommodation for up to ten guests and a further two to three guests can be housed in the

ARDNAMURCHAN, LOCHABER neighbouring cottage. Within the Lodge there is a sitting room with open fire, dining room, kitchen and utility room, downstairs bathroom, drying room, shower room and three WCs. There are five twin bedrooms and an upstairs bathroom. Daily housekeeping, linen and towels are included.

Gualin Estate has six miles of double bank fishing on the River Dionard. At the head of the system is Loch Dionard, a magical and wonderfully atmospheric place. There is a comfortable hut for those who wish to spend the night there. Fishers have the services of a ghillie to keep the boat. Transport is provided for two rods per beat to all but beat one which can be reached by car. There are four more huts along the river, all with gas rings. Lochans in front of the lodge contain some decent-sized wild trout and the famous limestone lochs at Durness are nearby.

Stalking is available both on Gualin and neighbouring estates, some with Garron ponies used in the traditional way. There is GLENBORRODALE CASTLE a beautiful, challenging nine hole golf course at Durness and for walkers, some wonderful white sandy beaches.

WE SAY... PRICE ON APPLICATION

Escape to the Highlands and 18 enjoy fine family comforts in 10+3 complete privacy surrounded by exceptional natural beauty and flourishing wildlife, whatever the season.

lenborrodale Castle stands on the southern shore of the NEAR TOMICH, INVERNESS-SHIRE GArdnamurchan peninsula, within several acres of garden with ilton Lodge is a beautiful family home with great tree-lined walkways to the shore of the loch. The luxurious bedrooms, character on the 4,500 acre Guisachan Estate, each with a different style and breathtaking views, are all en suite. Happroximately fifty minutes from Inverness. At the head The comfortable reception rooms comprise a formal dining room, of Strathglass, it is a short walk from two of Scotland’s highest drawing room, panelled lounge, billiard room and large conservatory. waterfalls and near to the famous Glen Affric. Fully-catered, you will be treated to a blend of modern and traditional Scottish cuisine using the best of local produce from hill, land and loch. Trout fishing on the estate lochs, salmon fishing on the Rivers Glass, Farrar and Beauly and stalking later in the season make Dogs and horses are welcome and the surrounding countryside is it perfect for a sporting break. Golf, walking, birdwatching and wonderful for walking and riding. With 25,000 acres of deer forest, riding are all within easy access, including world-class courses the estate offers incredible scope for stalking of red and roe deer. at Royal Dornoch and Nairn. Woodcock, snipe, pheasant, wild duck and goose shooting is also available. Some of Scotland’s finest natural brown trout fishing is Hilton Lodge has a spacious and comfortable feel for parties of found on the estate and salmon and sea trout fishing is also available up to fifteen. There is a large cedar-panelled drawing room, HILTON LODGE on the Achateny Water, a classic west coast spate river. Other dining room and a study/library/sitting room as well as all the activities range from whale watching, deer stalking with a camera to usual space you would expect of characterful country home. dinghy sailing and clay pigeon shooting. The castle is also available Sleeping arrangements comprise of four double bedrooms, two on week long self-catered lets. twin rooms, three single rooms and four bathrooms. Linen and towels are included.

FROM £160 PPPN YOU SAY... SC FROM £6,825 PER WEEK “A world apart – A fine venue to celebrate meet FROM £1,750 PER WEEK and relax. Truly unforgettable – in surroundings the 16 best Scotland has to offer.” 19 10-38 15 Susan Godfrey, Peebles, Scotland

26 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 27 NEAR INVERGARY, WESTR ROSS ingie Lodge enjoys wonderful views over the glen and the Khills beyond. The 18,000 acre deer forest is reached NEAR ULLAPOOL, WESTER ROSS he Victorian sporting lodge of Inverbroom is idyllically set half by crossing Loch Quoich, which is set in truly spectacular INVERBROOM Ta mile from the head of Loch Broom, along the coast from mountainous scenery, offering challenging and rugged stalking the fishing port of Ullapool, and is ideal for either a sporting or in a great wilderness area. family holiday. The estate stretches to approximately 20,000 acres and includes the whole of the west bank of the River The Lodge provides comfortable accommodation for up to Broom. fourteen people. There is a large reception hall, kitchen, dining room, spacious sitting room with open fire and a billiards room. The lodge has eight double bedrooms, two smaller bedrooms Upstairs there are two double bedrooms with en suites, double and nine bathrooms. Downstairs there is a large sitting room bedroom, four twin bedrooms with another bathroom and with log fire, dining room, kitchen and games room with shower room. Additional accommodation can be found in an snooker table. All linens and towels are included. estate cottage.

Fishing on the classic spate River Broom runs from mid-June right For stalkers, late August to early October is stag cull season through to the end of September and the estate has four fly and hind stalking starts from late October until mid-February. rods. There is plentiful salmon and trout fishing on remote hill Additional stalking can be arranged on a nearby family-owned lochs and a boat is available by arrangement on the largest of estate. There is brown trout fishing on Loch Quoich and these. Stalking is available for one or two rifles from August. alternative trout and sea fishing can be arranged. There are KINGIE LODGE Nearby Ullapool has a nine-hole golf course and daily boat gentle hill walks on the estate and five ‘Munros’ for the more trips to the Summer Isles and the ferry to Stornoway both leave adventurous. from the port.

PRICE ON APPLICATION FROM £2,000 PER WEEK 20 21 16 14

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To view more of his images, visit www.glynsatterley.com 6 MURRAY STREET TAIN IV19 1HS Telephone 07802583059 www.jstone-design.com T: +44 (0)1875 853103 NEAR FORT WILLIAMINVERNESS-SHIRE LAIRG ESTATE, SUTHERLAND

KINLOCHMOIDART LAIRG LODGE

WE SAY... WE SAY... This is the perfect place for a large family gathering or to Salmon fishing for six rods celebrate a special occasion. on the productive Upper The main house and all the Shin with very cottages can sleep fifty guests. comfortable accommodation in Lairg Lodge.

inlochmoidart House stands in a stunning location on the 5,000 or excellent salmon fishing or a Highland holiday, Lairg Lodge is Kacre Kinlochmoidart Estate, close to the shores of Loch Moidart. ideally situated just one hour’s drive from Inverness. The area is steeped in history and was once used as a resting place F by Bonnie Prince Charlie. Recently renovated, the house is now made Originally one of the Duke of Sutherland’s hunting lodges, it retains its up of four self-contained properties. original character while offering the highest levels of comfort. Plentiful hot water, deep Victorian baths, new beds, thick towels and Egyptian The main house, incorporating the Grand Hall, has accommodation cotton sheets ensure a great night’s sleep. The Lodge’s levels and for up to eighteen. Leiper House, adjacent, is spacious with many wings provide a series of interesting spaces, with ten double/twin period features and has accommodation for nine. The Turret, the bedrooms and one single bedroom, seven bathrooms and three further former service wing, has charming accommodation for four. Glenfield toilets. Living areas include two sitting rooms, a dining room with sleeps two and is similar to The Turret. seating for fourteen, a billiard room with dartboard, a large, practical kitchen and ample drying space. You can rent the houses in their entirety for a large party or wedding and there are a further four cottages available which sleep seventeen. Fully staffed, the Lodge enjoys a justifiably good reputation for its A local cook is available on request and full catering services can be domestic service and a ghillie is on hand for sporting requirements. arranged. Cooks can be booked for customers.

Salmon fishing is to be found on three miles of the River Moidart, a For fishing enthusiasts, the three miles of double-bank fishing on the typical west coast spate river and excellent trout fishing on the hill Upper Shin enjoy consistent water levels all year round; the average lochs. Sea fishing can be arranged nearby; the coast is just a mile rod catch per week is seventeen fish. There are trout on the estate and a half away and there is a wonderful beach at Glenuig. river and lochs and red and roe stalking can be arranged. Many world-class golf courses are within a short drive. YOU SAY... YOU SAY... “Kinlochmoidart was fantastic. We knew it was a “I have spent eleven very happy weeks at Lairg superb location but had not expected the house to Lodge, and I hope to have many more. I have FROM £2,500 - £3,600 PER WEEK be quite so accommodating. We relaxed as soon personally landed over fifty Shin Salmon, three PRICE ON APPLICATION as we got there until the moment we left two weeks of which weighed in excess of 20lbs. It is a very 22 later.” special place.” 23 18-50 14 Mr Mike Smith, London, England Julian Pullan, Hampshire, England

30 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 31 KILDERMORIE ESTATE, EASTER ROSS ROSS EASTER ESTATE, KILDERMORIE isle of lewis , outer hebrides

MEALL MOR LODGE morsgail

WE SAY... WE SAY... Morsgail, situated on the Meall Mor Lodge sits above a beautiful west coast of the Isle bend of the River Alness. At of Lewis, is the perfect place night, with the windows open, to get away from it all. This wonderful you can drift off to sleep listening to the mixed sporting estate offers salmon and sound of the river, dreaming sea trout fishing, walked-up of a salmon, a grouse or a grouse, stalking and rough stag the next day. shooting.

orsgail is a mixed sporting estate of some 14,000 acres urrounded by 19,000 acres of the Kildermorie Estate, which is Mand offers the chance of that elusive Macnab. Fishing on Sconsidered to be one of the finest in Ross-shire for all round sport, Loch Morsgail and the Upper and Lower River is easily accessible the lodge is beautifully equipped and spacious with central heating, from the lodge, making it tempting to try a cast before breakfast or period furniture and a cook’s dream of a modern kitchen. The ten before going to bed. The estate offers both river and loch fishing for individually styled bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and one of the salmon, sea trout and brown trout, with two boats on Morsgail Loch suites has disabled facilities. and access to Loch Langavat. Hebridean red deer stalking with the resident stalker is available, as well as grouse shooting over pointers. There is first-class stalking for red, roe and sika and six magnificent Snipe and woodcock can also be shot in season. lochs, all with boats, for trout fishing. Meanwhile, the river boasts beautiful fly pools for salmon and sea trout with a recently added Recently refurbished to a very high standard, Morsgail Lodge is in a prime beat of the lower River Alness which averages more than fifty fabulous position on the edge of the loch with breathtaking views from salmon and sea trout per season. the rooms. The lodge provides fully catered accommodation with three double and two twin rooms each with en suite facilities. There is Whatever your needs, be they corporate, conference, family holiday a stunning dining and reception room dining room and a television/ or special occasion, you will enjoy birch log fires in surroundings of games room. The lodge has its own sea-going boat and trips can be exquisite beauty and the chance to see the Scottish five - golden eagle, arranged to other islands and sandy beaches. For the adventurous, osprey, falcon, pine marten and otter. Additional accommodation is surfing and kite surfing are available nearby. available in cottages on the estate and dogs have their own kennels and runs.

YOU SAY... YOU SAY... “Kildermorie is a wonderful estate. There is plenty “Extraordinary wilderness, good weather and of room for everyone to have their own space, too much to do. We saw eagles with almost and for children to “be boisterous” without unduly monotonous regularity and our party shot, stalked, disturbing the overriding calm of the place and FROM £2,500 PER WEEK FROM £5,850 PER WEEK fished, picnicked and collected the juiciest mussels their parents! We had a great time and will be we’ve ever eaten. The service we received from 24 25 Malcolm and the team was excellent.” back for more.” 20 12 Mike McNaught-Davis, Edinburgh, Scotland C. Richardson, Surrey, England

32 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 33 RHIDORROCH ESTATE, ULLAPOOL hidorroch Estate takes in some of the most dramatic scenery Ron the west coast. Extending to 20,000 acres, it offers mixed sporting opportunities including salmon fishing, wild brown trout fishing and red and sika deer stalking. For walkers, there are several famous Munros nearby.

Rhidorroch House offers fabulous views over the hills and across Loch Achall. With accommodation for fourteen people, the house has real character and charm. Open fires warm the oak-panelled dining room, large drawing room and billiard room. Adjacent to the house there is a games room with pool table and table tennis, and loch boats on Loch Achall below the house.

Rhidorroch has two salmon rivers on the estate. The Ullapool River has some excellent fly water over its two beats, providing salmon fishing for up to four rods. The Rappach, a tributary of

the Oykel, is a wild, remote and wonderful river to fish, with C aithness salmon fishing for up to four rods. For the keen trout fisherman RHIDORROCH HOUSE the estate has over a dozen hill lochs and two large lochs approachable by vehicle.

Day excursions include Inverewe Gardens, climbing Stac Pollaidh and the sandy beaches of Achiltibuie. The traditional fishing village of Ullapool is only four miles from the house. THURSO river

FROM £3,000 PER WEEK, HOUSE ONLY FROM £3,500 PER WEEK, HOUSE + FISHING WE SAY...

26 The remoteness and tranquility 14 of the far North, coupled with superb salmon fishing are amongst the main attractions of this beautiful part of Scotland. TOMATIN, INVERNESS-SHIRE omatin House dates from 1640 and enjoys an idyllic private Tsetting surrounded by lawns and woodlands. The house offers very comfortable accommodation for up to fifteen people, making it a marvellous location for a family holiday with salmon fishing on the River Findhorn. he Thurso is among the best salmon rivers in the north and enjoys a long productive season. The river fishes best from March to Within the house there is an elegant drawing room and sitting T October with the larger catches occurring from July to the end of the room both with open fires, dining room seating twelve, kitchen season; there are over 1,200 salmon produced each year. Fishing with Aga, larder, pantry, laundry, play room, master bedroom is by fly only with no obligation to return fish and the vast majority of with en suite bathroom, double bedroom, two twin bedrooms, spring fish exceed ten pounds. three single bedrooms, three bathrooms, one with a separate shower, two further twin bedrooms and bathroom. Linen and From mid-March to the end of May the upper beats tend to be the most towels provided. Two kennels. There is a tennis court and productive. The grilse can provide tremendous sport from early July croquet lawn within the grounds together with wonderful river onwards when sea-liced summer salmon enter the river right through walks for guests to enjoy. to the end of the season. Two rods fish on each stretch moving downstream by two beats each day allowing both upper and lower Salmon and brown trout fishing (fly only) is available for up to TOMATIN HOUSE water to be fished in one week. six rods. The Tomatin House beat on the River Findhorn extends to approximately two and a half miles of single left bank fishing Parties are required to stay at the Ulbster Arms Hotel, which is with ten named pools. Salmon fishing for six rods starts from perfectly situated on the river bank in the village of Halkirk – for further £1000. information and details see www.ulbsterarmshotel.co.uk for the hotel and www.thursoriver.co.uk for the River. Inverness, Aviemore and the Cairngorms are all within half an hour’s drive.

YOU SAY... FROM £2,100 PER WEEK “The 2009 season has been the best for many years, returning the Thurso to it’s rightful place at 28 the top table of Scottish salmon Rivers.” MAR-OCT 27 15 VAT PER ROD PER WEEK Anders Olsen, Denmark £450-£600 +

34 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 35 NEAR EVANTON, EASTER ROSS ROGART, SUTHERLAND

TRESSADY HOUSE WYVIS LODGE

WE SAY... WE SAY... Beautifully restored and renovated house with a Wyvis Lodge is the ultimate variety of mixed sport remote and relaxing Highland available on the estate retreat. It has one of the most including driven pheasant and breathtaking locations at the partridge, stalking, fishing head of its own glen, accessed and walked up shooting. by private road.

he 22,000 acre Tressady Estate offers a traditional Highland Tsporting experience close to Sutherland’s east coast. Tressady House is available throughout the year for twelve to fourteen guests. he estate extends to 23,000 acres taking in some beautiful country, The newly converted shooting lodge, for smaller parties, provides very Tincluding the famous Ben Wyvis, standing at a little less than 3,500 comfortable accommodation comprising four bedrooms and three feet. Stalking is available for two rifles throughout the season and bathrooms, suitable for up to eight people. Housekeeping is included annually the estate culls around fifty stags. Salmon fishing can be for the main house and a cook is available by arrangement. arranged on the nearby River Alness and trout fishing on Loch Glass or any of the numerous hill lochs is on offer. The estate has a great range of sport to offer including salmon and sea trout fishing over five miles of double bank fishing on the River Fleet, a The lodge has its own outdoor swimming pool enjoying views across small spate river. Nearly 100 fish have been caught on our stretch of the loch, heated at an additional cost. The house itself provides river in 2009. There are also eight miles of upper Brora for the more attractive and comfortable accommodation with the main reception adventurous angler. Trout fishing on three hill lochs including Yves rooms and bedrooms enjoying a wonderful aspect down Loch Glass. Loch near the house. Red deer stalking for two rifles, with over seventy The reception hall has a grand piano, the drawing room an open fire stags stalked and fifteen per week expected after September 15th. and the dining room comfortably seats ten. There are five doubles Driven pheasant and partridge shooting, walked-up shooting together and one twin bedroom together with three bathrooms and two shower with very good woodcock shooting later in the season averaging rooms, as well as a study, gun room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility twenty five per day. room and larder. A housekeeper is included and a cook can be arranged by prior agreement. Wyvis Lodge is under an hour’s drive Clay shooting can be arranged on the estate, together with riding and from Inverness with easy access to the airport. golf at Dornoch which is closeby.

YOU SAY... FROM £7500 PER WEEK, INC. HOUSEKEEPER YOU SAY... “What a fabulous family holiday for all ages. My LODGE FROM £2000 PER WEEK SC FROM £4,250 PER WEEK two and a half year old grandson caught his first “We had a fantastic day’s woodcock shooting – trout and I shot my first stag in my sixtieth year! never to be forgotten.” 29 30 We will be back again next year!” 12-14 12 Carlos Marcello, Milan, Italy Richard Bond, Somerset, England

36 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 37 LAURA MARTIN A SELECTION OF OUR RECOMMENDED Laura has had flair and enthusiasm for cooking from a young age, loves freshness and flavour and most importantly seasonal food cooked well. Her experience ranges from various lodges and houses throughout Scotland to a CHEFS AND COOKS private charter boat around the remote Scottish Isles. Laura thrives on seeing new places and meeting new faces and loves the ever changing environment of each new job. Her aim is to please and no request is too much trouble.

‘Her food is delicious, imaginitive and well-presented. She has an excellent attitude and is entirely honest. She also has a great sense of humour and is a PIP WALLEN-PRIESTLEY, POLO CHEF pleasure to have in the house.’ Passionate about food for thirty eight years Pip draws from a wealth of knowledge and experiences. He offers a discerning and unique Lord and Lady Pearson of Rannoch. experience, anticipating the needs and fulfilling the expectations of clients; priding himself on integrity, honesty, discretion, punctuality and above all distinctive food using seasonal and local Scottish produce. Pip never has problems, just solutions!

“We had a great week with wonderful food and magnificent friends and family. Pip really made our week memorable and fun”. ANDRÉ BURNEY André has a wealth of experience working Mr and Mrs Morley, South Staffordshire, England in international 5 star hotels developing the tastes and skills necessary for fine, fusion, kosher, nouvelle and classical cuisine. Over recent years he has specialised in exclusive private hospitality, looking after a range of clients for sporting breaks, family holidays, celebration and promotional weekends along with high profile international sporting events. CARA RICHARDSON André’s art is to select the best of fresh local ingredients, cooked to perfection so true Cara has worked in the hospitality industry flavours triumph. For every client, with skilled for a number of years and has a strong planning and attention to detail, his aim is connection with Scottish sporting lodges and to provide their perfect culinary experience estates. She provides a bespoke catering together with exquisite memories. service in private homes and lodges throughout the country. “Thank you André for everything you did for our 25th Wedding anniversary weekend. “Thanks to you yet again Cara for not only It was fantastic and exactly what we both providing the most outstanding cuisine wanted. Your help and personal attention for our fishers but for expertly helping us were very much appreciated.” achieve a superb ‘guest experience’ which you excel at. I look forward to utilising your Elaine and Steve Owen, Cheshire, England professional services in the forthcoming season...” Jock Monteith, Dunkeld, Perthshire. EMILY MOSELEY The finest quality and delicious tasting food, made with the freshest and most local ingredients, inspires Emily’s passion for cooking.

From a shooting party in the remotest part of Scotland to the hustle and bustle of a London VICKY WATT AND JAMES LOWE drinks party, whether it’s cooking on the latest Aga to a one hob baby Belling, every lodge The Elemental Kitchen is a bespoke private dining service, which provides an and every job is different. This has given Emily the experience and confidence for anything a experienced chef and front-of-house host in your own unique setting. James and Vicky kitchen has to offer! have provided this service at locations across Europe – Corsica, Mallorca, the French Alps and at country lodges and castles throughout Scotland – from Sutherland, Strathspey “She is an extremely capable cook and produced a wonderful selection of delicious meals. and Royal Deeside to the East Neuk of Fife, East Lothian, Argyll and the Isle of Mull. The kitchen was run most efficiently and Emily was always smiling; whether over a plate of fried eggs for an early breakfast or the arrival of a last minute guest for supper. Her flexibility Based in St Monans, a fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, The Elemental Kitchen with such a large party was invaluable and was much appreciated.” enjoys access to a treasure trove of fresh ingredients; fish caught in the waters outside their home, vegetables picked daily, acclaimed meats and delicatessen. They also have Mrs Ursula Codrington, Newbury, England excellent suppliers all over Scotland, ensuring that wherever you choose to host your holiday or special occasion, they are able to source the best available produce. Menus are planned to meet your individual likes and dislikes, and tailored to utilise what is local, seasonal and fresh. We highly recommend you take the services of a chef or cook to “Vicky & James, from all our heart, thank you for your kindness and for the delicious food complete the memorable experience of your sporting break, family and beautiful table. It was such a wonderful week and we can dream about it during the whole year.” holiday or special celebration. Janssen party, Belgium Please contact us for further information on 0131 476 6500

38 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 SCOTTISH ANGLING RAISES THE TEMPERATURE By Michael Wigan Musto is a registered trademark of Musto Limited. Tefl on® and Lycra® are registered trademarks of DuPont of trademarks registered are Lycra® and on® Tefl Limited. Musto of trademark registered a is Musto

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I recall one moment in 2009 when a wind-blown and glum angler, clad in his waders even though he was hours away from actually standing in the river, wearing an almost tragic expression, came up and said plaintively: ‘Are there really any fish caught in this river at this time of year?’ He seemed completely crest-fallen. A few hours later he spotted me afar off and struggled from his car waving his arms and yelling, ‘Two, two, I caught two’. ››

A0146_FIELD_TWEED_ADVERT.indd 1 01/09/2009 11:35 2009 was a year marked by some furious activity as the season opened, not least the Casting, ‘like a trooper’, according huge catches on the Dee in February, a spring run which went on and on but in few to her ghillie, on the Saturday places saw wagon-loads of fish, and a grilse run which was agonisingly delayed. she landed her first ever fish. By Delayed not defunct, note. The grilse which used to appear in late June failed showed 3.30 pm she had caught six more. up in many rivers in August; only recently grilse runs had finished by the time these ones Who ever landed seven salmon on arrived. the first catching day?

This grilse run itself was far from normal. Grilse were being Anglers, Go Green, these events caught, or fish of some sort where being caught, with sea- actually occurred. lice on them, to mid-September and even after. The sea-lice presence, as most anglers know, means that the fish has Pressure groups have too often only left the saltwater at most fourty eight hours earlier. played the theme that salmon are dying out. Are they really? Not according to the actual electronic-strip counter Whilst admittedly there have been rivers which have not data, verified by underwater cameras, from Scotland’s only government fish counter at performed there have been others where catches have been Morphie Dyke on the North Esk. Runs are getting bigger not shrinking. excellent. Take for instance the Thurso on the north coast, flowing to sea in the eponymous town. Catches used to “Seizing his little rod the Starting in the early eighties average runs were around average 800 – 900. The last four years have seen catches 8,500, in the nineties they averaged 9,700, but in the last top 1400 and an average around a quarter higher then proprietor strode to the ten years, Hell’s bells, the number is over 12,000. Again, previously. The last nets were suspended in 2009 and it bank cast a few times and less nets, more fish. has paid off. hooked a fish.” So hold your horses, boys. You may have been getting We have been accustomed to hearing that Tweed has once chilled on what seemed fishless rivers, on hard days in an more broken its records. This year that did not happen and east wind, on days when everyone agreed it wasn’t ‘fishy’ – until some freak out there, there has been plenty of sound and fury on the point. But fishing on regardless, actually landed one of those non-existent slimy creatures. other rivers have rising profiles. It reminds me of the story about the late Richard Tyser, owner then of the Upper Brora The Deveron is more talked about; even the famed sea- fishings. Tenants in the lodge had looked a bit sour and one ventured to suggest there trout were better in 2009. Then in September there was a were no fish in the river. Seizing his little rod the proprietor strode to the bank cast a monster spate, in one place above Turriff raising water-levels few times and hooked a fish. ‘No fish, eh?’, he remarked sharply and departed. The by an unbelievable twenty three feet. Well, the Deveron looks on the faces of the tenants are not remembered well. proprietors have faced repairs on the grand scale before. Their fecund river in the end justifies all that they do. The The fact is we live in a salmon wonderland. True, runs may not equate to those of the Nith is notching up an amazing 4,500 fish these days, and 60’s. But fishery scientists say now that the 60’s through to the 70’s was a uniquely catch reports are thought to be a little thin. fertile period in sea conditions. This was the era of the ‘gadoid out-burst’ when there were unequalled landings, too, of cod and haddock. For harbingers of doom there will always be dark holes in Long before industrial pollution the catch history. But there are there have been thin runs of salmon extraordinary individual triumphs and grilse. Old netting statistics tell notched in 2009 also. Consider: a tale of ups and downs. Things a gentleman aged eighty eight do not remain the same forever. caught seven in a day on the Visits to foreign rivers may be great Halladale. No need to check the when you are there - and they may numbers you have just read; they not - but to get there you have to are right. endure those hideous experiences called airports. 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The house has been undergoing a painstaking restoration over the past five years and has been featured in Country Life, House & Garden and The Scots magazine amongst others. Its state rooms are opulently furnished and decorated in high Regency style, and make a wonderful setting for special occasions and family gatherings.

Cairness sleeps up to twenty in its spacious and comfortable CAIRNESS bedrooms most of which are sumptuously appointed with four-poster beds. The house is in a very quiet location only forty minutes away from Aberdeen and its airport and is close to the Buchan coastline with its beautiful sandy beaches and ABERDEEN & GRAMPIAN spectacular sunsets. Royal Deeside can lay claim to be one of the great salmon rivers of Scotland. Follow the river valley from the Aberdeenshire coast to Braemar and you will travel in royal footsteps surrounded by spectacular Grampian scenery. This is where the royals have fished and shot for over 150 years, beginning with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert when they bought Balmoral. PRICE ON APPLICATION 1 20 NEAR RATHAN, ABERDEENSHIRE ortes House is a stunning Regency mansion peacefully Clocated within five acres of grounds. It is a perfect place for a get-together with friends and family, a corporate function 1 CAIRNESS 5 1 or even a truly elegant wedding. 2 3 2 CORTES HOUSE 6 3 DALLAS LODGE The mansion has recently been refurbished to the highest Inverness 4 GLENMUICK standard. It sleeps twenty-four in ten bedrooms in the main house and it is also possible to rent two further bedrooms on the 5 GORDON CASTLE lower ground floor, making accommodation for a total of thirty 6 KELLAS people. Aberdeen Cortes retains many of its original features including stunning 4 cornices, marble fireplaces and fourteen foot ceilings. The sense of elegance and space is from a bygone era, while the amenities such as the vast kitchen and stunning en suite bathrooms have the latest in modern facilities. Fort William The house is conveniently located for transport, sporting and CORTES HOUSE leisure activities. It is forty-five minutes drive from Aberdeen Dundee airport, and a few miles from the beaches of the east coast. Particularly worth visiting is the famous beach where Local Hero was filmed. Nearby you can also find numerous world famous Perth St Andrews golf courses and castles galore.

Stirling

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46 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 47 DALLAS, MORAYSHIRE allas Lodge is a superbly comfortable and attractive Dfamily home situated on a 9,000 acre estate. Beautiful gardens surround the Lodge featuring a revolving summerhouse, barbeque, tennis court and a boating pond with islands.

The estate has a stretch of the River Lossie for sea and brown trout fishing on either fly or bait and the Rivers Spey and Findhorn are within twenty minutes drive. Shooting may be BALLATER, ROYAL DEESIDE arranged for grouse, pheasant, roe/red deer and rough shooting on nearby estates. The Speyside Malt Whisky Distillery Trail and historical sites such as Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor and Brodie Castles are all nearby. DALLAS LODGE Within the Lodge there is ample living space, including a dining room and games room with Sky television and table tennis. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms (one en suite), three twin bedrooms, one single bedroom, three bathrooms and one shower room. There is also an outdoor trampoline, croquet lawn and a sports hall for indoor sports. It is requested that per house party there are no more than five children aged under ten years. Dogs are very welcome to stay in the two kennels outside. Electricity, oil, logs and housekeeping are included and good local cooks can be recommended should you GLENMUICK require.

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FROM £2,500 per WEEK The House of Glenmuick with its 14,000 acres is one of the 3 great sporting estates of Royal 12 Deeside. The house has a real charm and great atmosphere and is perfect for that special week, sporting holiday or celebration. ellas House is situated in the north-east of Scotland, between KElgin and Forres, with the estate extending to more than 2,500 acres. Moray enjoys a much milder and dryer climate than the west. Amidst this typical Scottish scenery you will NEAR ELGIN, MORAYSHIRE find vast moors, the beautiful River Lossie, hills and forests. It is a convenient base for explorations of the Highlands, the he estate offers top quality sport including red deer stalking for two Grampians, the Cairngorms and the lovely Moray coast with Trifles, roe stalking and salmon fishing on the River Dee. It is also the its sandy beaches. The house is on the famous Speyside Malt perfect place for a family gathering or special celebration; play golf, Whisky Distillery Trail with historical sites such as Culloden go pony trekking, clay pigeon shooting, cycling, quad biking, archery Battlefield, Cawdor and other famous castles and Loch Ness or simply go walking. nearby. The house has superb views and bursts with old fashioned comfort The house has been lovingly renovated and refurbished to and space; log fires gently warm the rooms. The reception hall leads provide warm, relaxing and charming accommodation for into a splendid drawing room full of antiques. The large dining room seventeen people. There are eight double bedrooms and one is ideal for dinner parties and the magnificent games room has a full single, all with their own bathrooms. It can be rented with a sized billiard table and table tennis table. cook and housekeeping, making it the ideal place for a special family holiday or gathering of friends. A range of individually designed bedrooms offer single, twin and double beds, some with en suite bathrooms. There is a large walk-in The Lossie River is one of the finest sea trout rivers in Scotland KELLAS drying room and a well-equipped kitchen. Six hours of housekeeping and it is also possible to fish for salmon here. The estate is included for five days during your stay. features a new three loch trout fishery. Fishing/rod hire by arrangement, clay pigeon shooting and shooting/stalking are The town of Ballater is within a short distance for shops and restaurants possible on the estate. or you may care to visit a whisky distillery or take your seat at the Highland Games. For golf enthusiasts there are more than ten golf courses in the area. Dolphin and whale watching trips can also be organised. YOU SAY... “Glenmuick House has been the best find ever PRICE ON APPLICATION PRICE ON APPLICATION as a holiday home for my family and friends. All my children always ask us to rebook our week in 6 4 August as it is still their ‘best holiday ever.” 17 20 Fergus McMullen, Hertfordshire, England

48 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 49 This page: Fun and games in the garden Reeling in the Games room The McMullen family and friends annual Mimi celebrates her 18th birthday Opposite page: sporting holiday at Glenmuick Hugo and Rory ready for action near

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GORDON CASTLE

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Gordon Castle is a very special house situated on the Lower Spey, now available for the first time. Ideal for fishing parties and special family gatherings, it is wonderful for fishers and non- fishers alike.

ordon Castle, on the Lower River Spey, was historically the Gprincipal seat of the Dukes of Gordon and was one of the largest houses ever built in Scotland. Most of the castle was demolished in the 1950s and one wing was converted into a comfortable house in its own right. The Castle has recently undergone further renovations The ULTIMATE way to Travel which has significantly enhanced the facilities. The Castle has eight double or twin bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. Tennis court, snooker, bicycles, and a large garden are all available. The Castle is PRIVATE PLANE AND HELICOPTER CHARTERS fully staffed, providing friendly service and delicious food.

Some of the most famous salmon fishing in the world is available to rent either in addition to the Castle or separately. Fishing is let by the beat, for six rods per beat. Other smaller, self catering, properties on the estate are also available. There are numerous golf courses all within easy reach and many other local attractions, including the Special celebration famous Malt Whisky Trail. Estate purchase

YOU SAY... Shooting weekend “Thank you so much for such a fantastic week. The staff were delightful and the refurbishment of the Golf Tournament Castle is a credit to you all. The fishing was first PRICE ON APPLICATION class and the Ghillies were excellent. The whole package was the most amazing experience and 5 we look forward to seeing you again next year.” 16 For any private charter enquiry please contact George Goldsmith at Jeremy Page, Norfolk, England [email protected] or call 0131 476 6500

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ARGYLl, BUTE & STIRLINGSHIRE Photo: Glyn Satterley The bustling port of Oban looks south over the spectacular Argyll coastline taking in Loch Awe, ARDLAMONT one of the longest freshwater lochs in Scotland. From Kintyre there are breathtaking views of the islands of Jura, Gigha and Islay, home of the malt whisky industry. This is excellent deer stalking country; it is also where the lowlands meet the highlands to form the Trossachs and the town of WE SAY... Stirling and surrounding countryside has prospered around its impressive and historic castle. At the bottom of the Cowal peninsular in Argyll is Ardlamont House. A classic Georgian property with wonderful views over pastures to the sea and on a clear day, the islands of Arran, Bute and the Mull of Kintyre can Fort William be seen.

1 ARDLAMONT 4 2 CARSAIG HOUSE 5 Oban 3 DOUGARIE Perth he estate is only eighty miles from Glasgow and dates back to 2 4 1646 when it was the seat of the Lamonts, who were thought to FASNACLOICH 6 T 5 KNOCK HOUSE have fought with Robert the Bruce against the English at the Battle of Stirling Bannockburn in 1314. There are self-catering cottages on the Estate. 6 STRONE ESTATE All accommodation can be taken exclusively and as well as being ideal for large house parties, it makes a fabulous Wedding Venue. Edinburgh Its’ history with the unsolved Monson Murder Case at the turn 1 of the18th Century make it a great venue for a Murder Mystery Glasgow Weekend.

There is one and a half miles of secluded shingle beach on Loch Fyne.

3 Prestwick Other facilities include an Equestrian Centre, with facilities for guests to Ayr bring their own horses if required, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Carriage Driving, Coffee and Craft Shop.

Pheasant and partridge shooting is available and fishing can be arranged.

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54 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 55 wonderful location on the west coast of Arran make the AHouse of Machrie an excellent holiday home for families who like a mix of comfort and elegance as well as the great outdoors. The house combines spacious and attractive bedrooms with lots of public space, including a large sitting

PENNYGHAEL, ISLE OF MULL room with open fire, a family/TV room, a conservatory facing the sea and a separate dining room. Outside, there is an old

stone barn converted to provide a games room complete with ISLE OF ARRAN billiards and table tennis – or even room for a dance.

There are fantastic walks, beaches, mountains and a wide variety of scenery to enjoy and if you like golf Arran has no less than seven different courses, the nearest just half a mile away. The estate has a sea boat for fishing and lobster potting (by arrangement during the season) and a spate salmon and sea trout river including a loch. There are six different stalking beats providing spectacular scenery over some 22,000 acres. An DOUGARIE ESTATE additional cottage close to the house can be rented for larger parties to accommodate up to nineteen.

CARSAIG HOUSE

WE SAY... PRICE ON APPLICATION Carsaig occupies a fantastic position and enjoys wonderful 3 sea views from almost every 14 room. Very comfortable accommodation, your own beach and an idyllic hill loch make this a family favourite. NEAR CAIRNDOW, ARGYLL trone Estate sits at the head of Loch Fyne, only one hour north of Glasgow. Rising steeply from sea level, the ground n the south coast of the Isle of Mull, Carsaig estate extends to S on the estate offers a wonderful combination of tough terrain 3,800 acres with far reaching views towards the islands of O and dramatic views. Strone House and Estate is run by the Colonsay, Jura and Islay. Turnbull family and their aim at all times is to provide a home away from home for their guests. Built in 1850 in the Georgian style, the spacious house is complemented by a castellated walled garden. Renovated by the The Estate extends to 7,500 acres and offers some challenging current owners, the accommodation is spread over three floors and and productive stalking for one or two rifles. The ground on sleeps twelve comfortably. Guests can relax in a family room with Sky the estate rises to 3000 ft and therefore stalking may be best TV, kitchen/breakfast room with oil fired Aga, dining room, drawing suited to the fitter sportsman! To experience stalking at its best room and study. All of the main rooms have open fireplaces and Tom Turnbull accompanies all parties so they benefit from his enjoy wonderful sea views. There are five double bedrooms, three knowledge of the land. en suite, two twin rooms, one single room and two further bathrooms. The housekeeper comes in for an hour every morning. After spending a day out on the hill there is no warmer welcome than the sound of a crackling fire, smell of a home cooked Numerous coastal walks, an abundance of wildlife and interesting STRONE ESTATE meal and the prospect of some fine wines, great company and geological formations all await exploration, and during the summer comfortable surroundings. Good home cooking is provided months you can swim from the estate’s own beach. Trout fishing is taking advantage of the local produce available and all food available on the estate’s private hill loch. Boats can be chartered and drink is included in the rental. locally from Fionnphort or Iona for more fishing trips or simply to explore the coastline. For golf enthusiasts, there is a nine-hole golf Strone Estate is in a perfect position to explore the beauty of course at Craignure and Tobermory. Loch Lomond and the surrounding Trossach area. There is also YOU SAY... the opportunity to head westwards and explore the malt Isles of Islay and Jura. “Enjoyable and memorable just about sums up the week at Carsaig – what a wonderful house in a FROM £2,500 PER WEEK spectacular setting, we all loved our time there. £160 pPPN £410 per stag We all found it very difficult to leave and would 2 dearly love to return.“ 6 12 6 Mrs Rugman, Banchory, Scotland

56 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 57 benmore estate , isle of mull APPIN, ARGYL l

FASNACLOICH knock HOUSE

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In a quiet but accessible Knock House combines the glen close to the sea, made finest traditional stalking and famous by Robert Louis salmon fishing with a wide Stevenson in his book Kidnapped, lies range of other activities amidst the Fasnacloich House. With wooded hills most idyllic scenery, making it the ideal behind and views over its own loch to destination for a comfortable the mountain ridge beyond this delightful and relaxing sporting, family or house enjoys all the benefits corporate house party. of remoteness and solitude expected of a highland property.

he 17,000 acre estate has some of the finest stalking grounds in he house is surrounded by terraced lawns leading to the TArgyll. Most weeks, two stalking parties can be accommodated on TFasnacloich Loch, walled gardens with more lawns and a splendid the hill each day from mid-August onwards and twenty to twenty-five herbaceous border, beyond which lies an enchanting water garden. stags are taken each year. Salmon and seatrout fishing is available Azaleas, rhododendrons and daffodils are a riot of colour in the on both the River Ba and Loch Ba. Two clinker-built fishing boats with spring, and banks of mature trees including oak, beech, eucalyptus outboard motors can be used for sea fishing or creeling for lobster, and cedar create shelter. In front of the house is a boathouse and prawn and crab in Loch na Keal, or you can take a day trip on the stone jetty. estate’s sea boat to watch whales or visit isolated beaches and islands around the west of Mull. Fasnacloich House itself is furnished to a high standard and provides comfortable and easily managed accommodation ideal for a family An all weather tennis court is available as well as bicycles and holiday. sailing dinghies.

The local village of Port Appin has a convenient shop, a hotel, A formal dining room capable of seating the whole house party, seafood restaurant and pub. Fishing may be available and other comfortable sitting rooms, and a new billiard room are just some of local activities include sailing and water skiing. In nearby Glencoe the rooms in the house which is let with housekeeping staff. Additional and the surrounding mountains there is excellent hill walking and staff accommodation is available if required. mountaineering, and in the winter, skiing at Glencoe and Aonach Mhor.

YOU SAY... YOU SAY... “We had a magnificent holiday. The house has “We had a lovely time at Fasnacloich - not only FROM £3,000 PER WEEK FROM £7,500 PER WEEK been beautifully renovated to 5 star standard and was it a wonderful house and surrounds but we we were so well looked after by the wonderful had great weather too. We were sorry to leave...” 4 5 team we re-booked immediately.” 12 20 Mrs C. Campbell, Edinburgh, Scotland Marcus Rule, Hampshire, England

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60 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 61 COMING OF AGE By Frank Bourne AT BRAEROY Photos: Anya Campbell

For any sportsman, country or otherwise, the aging process tends to be a source of frustration. At the ripe old age of thirty-three, I can already think of too many activities that were a breeze even five years ago – diving to stop a cricket ball for example or trotting on a horse for more than a minute. The recovery time is increasingly protracted. I played rugby for the first time in a few years last weekend and I’m still wheezing.

Would the same difficulties manifest themselves on would set a steady pace. Not that his own fitness is in the hill, I wondered, when I received an invitation question. Indeed, it had once bamboozled the medical to stalk on the exceptional Braeroy Estate near Fort staff of a nearby hospital. ‘I had cut a tendon in my William at the end of September? I was relatively fit, hand, so needed to have an operation on general but would I be able to keep the same pace from my anaesthetic to fix it,’ he explained in his soft west coast twenties? Then, I could keep up with the most energetic accent, as we gathered height up the snaking River of stalkers, those young sadists who seem hell-bent on Roy. ‘It turns out that my resting heart rate is forty two reducing their clients to a sweaty pulp. But a summer beats per minute. The machine didn’t go that low, so spent opposite a computer, interrupted only by boozy the nurse kept running through, thinking I was going lunches and barbecues, would have done little for my into cardiac arrest. She had to turn it off in the end.’ waistline or stamina up a heathery incline. If my guide at Braeroy proved to be one of your half-man-half-ibex It was one of those perfect, balmy days on the hill, variety, capable of sprinting up contours like a blue which allowed us full views across the 30,000 acres hare, would I be left choking in his exhaust fumes? of the estate. The rut was still several weeks away so More importantly, would I be able to compose myself the stags remained in holiday mode, dozing in the behind a rifle with my lungs ablaze? sun or filling their bellies with grass to gain condition. Apart from the occasional human with a rifle, their sole My fears were partially allayed when I met Ian concern was the hordes of flies that forced them to the Stewart, headstalker on the estate for many years. Ian breezy hill tops, where we were bound to follow. is in his sixtieth year, so there was a good chance he

“I knew that this was a sport that I would enjoy for many years to come. Indeed, it would likely get better with age.”

Happily, Ian seemed in no rush to get there. “I’m not The noise of the rushing water and the broken terrain one of those macho stalkers who see it as a badge of of wet rocks would allow us some cover as we inched honour to make the client work for his sport,” he said, towards the relaxed deer. ‘We’re about three hundred as we stopped for a rest beside an ancient boulder yards from the stags, so we’re going to have to creep called simply ‘the big stone’. “A client pays good along the river and then up the bank towards them,” money to enjoy himself on the hill, so it is my role to Ian hissed. “Keep your head down, so they don’t see go at his pace. There’s no point rushing about, getting the whiteness of your face.” het up. Besides, I need the man behind the rifle to be calm and collected when we get in on a beast. I’d My guide skipped forward over the slippery boulders much rather take my and peaty ledges. I scrambled to keep up with time to communicate him, more than once gripping a clump of heather in “I scrambled to keep to the client, so that he trepidation that it would give way and follow me into up with him, more than feels part of the process, the water. As we crossed a shallow pool, the stalker With the water squelching in my boots, I slithered forward Sure, my lungs and legs were not as fresh, but that once gripping a clump rather than bully him into stopped suddenly. He later explained that a large stag, on my belly. Two stags were munching on the lush grass was something I could work on. But most striking was position.” previously unseen behind a peat hag, had raised its between the crags, each conveniently standing broadside. the change in emphasis. When I was a newcomer to of heather in trepidation head and was now looking in our direction. Mid-step The other was now lying down, chewing the cud. ‘That deerstalking, the primary concern was the stalk itself. Until that it would give way and But there was no and off balance, I was forced to lurch forward and young stag to the left is too promising to shoot,’ Ian the shot was taken, I had been on edge, whether on the masking the change grip a rock on the bank with both hands to avoid whispered. ‘The switch lying down would be good, but range, in the argocat, taking lunch. I had wanted to get follow me into the water.” in Ian’s tone when we falling chest down into the pool. My knees trailed in we could be here for hours waiting for him to stand up. I on; to force the issue. In fact, I was only too happy to be did stalk in on a trio the stream inviting the cold water to enter through the don’t trust the wind to hold. Take the right-hand beast that’s pressed up a steep hill by a drill sergeant stalker. of stags at the base of a corrie. The sentences were bottom of my tweed plus-twos and flow down through standing facing to the left. He’s a good cull stag. When short; the instructions clear. We would have little time my boots, as I offered a silent prayer that the boulder you’re ready.’ Today had been different. The stalk seemed just part of to approach the stags, as the wind was swirling round and my grip would stay firm. I stared at my hands, the day out. Perhaps that was down to Ian’s peaceful the rock faces on either side of us. Our first challenge willing the hiatus to end before my strength gave out. Half an hour later, the stag was being loaded onto the manner. Or perhaps it was a sign of my own gathering was to cross an open plateau on our bellies, where back of a gorgeous grey Highland pony called Angus, experience. But as I followed Angus’ jolting backside off I felt sure we would be in open view. Of course, the Eventually, as my arms began to shake, Ian beckoned one of the stable of amiable, sure-footed friends that the hill at Braeroy, I knew that this was a sport that I would stalker knew the lie of the land far better than me me forward. He had removed the rifle from its slip and extract the deer from the hill in the traditional manner. As enjoy for many years to come. Indeed, it would likely get and we reached the relative sanctuary of the river his jaw was clenched. ‘We’re going to crawl up this we walked back down the riverside, I had plenty of time better with age. unnoticed. peat gutter to the top of the bank, and then we’re in to reflect whether I had taken more from the day than a business. Stay close and keep your head down.’ similar venture five years earlier. AIRLIE ESTATE, ANGUS wned by the Earl of Airlie’s family since the twelfth century, OAirlie Estate covers 15,000 acres of the Angus Glens, spanning the magnificent Glen Clova, Glen Moy and part of Glen Prosen.

Rough shooting can be arranged in the grounds of Airlie Castle, whilst pheasant shooting can be found at nearby Cortachy Castle. Salmon fishing is also nearby on the River South Esk.

Excellent hill walking can be accessed from Kirriemuir, the ‘Gateway to the Glens’, as well as skiing at Glenshee in season. Golf courses in the area include Kirriemuir, Alyth and the famous Rosemount championship course at Blairgowrie. AIRLIE CASTLE Comfortable accommodation for fourteen can be found in the Castle, with space for an additional four in the adjacent cottage. In fine weather you can play tennis in the Castle gardens and for the cooler evenings there is a games room with billiard table and table tennis. The housekeeper comes in to PERTHSHIRE, ANGUS & FIFE Photo: Glyn Satterley clean for two hours, three times a week. Linen and towels are included. The region has some of the finest sporting estates and country houses offering exceptional opportunities to enjoy the best shooting, stalking and fishing. The River Tay, in Perthshire, is the largest of the great salmon rivers of Scotland and is the best producer of big fish in Britain. FROM £4,500 PER WEEK 1 14+4

Aberdeen CUPAR, FIFE BIRKHILL CASTLE et in glorious countryside right on the coast in 2,000 1 AIRLIE CASTLE 11 FORTER CASTLE Sacres of north east Fife, Birkhill is the home of the Earl and Countess of Dundee. 2 BIRKHILL 12 GLENFERNATE LODGE 3 CAMUSERICHT 13 MYRES CASTLE Elegant reception rooms with stylish antiques, family heirlooms 17 8 11 4 CONICHAN 14 PERSIE HOUSE and oil paintings provide a wonderful space for guests to 3 5 18 14 relax. Should there be musicians in your party, there are two 12 5 CRAIGANOUR 15 PITCASTLE 1 10 15 grand pianos and an organ. All of the principal rooms have 9 6 DAIRSIE 16 TEASSES Dundee open fires. There are ten double bedrooms, two of the double 7 DALLICK 17 TULCHAN LODGE 4 rooms have four-poster beds and large “dressing rooms” with 8 18 7 DALNAGLAR CASTLE WESTER BREWLANDS additional single beds. All have bathrooms. There are a further 2 St Andrews 9 DRUMKILBO HOUSE two single rooms. Perth 6 10 EDRADYNATE HOUSE 13 16 In the summer months enjoy the heated forty foot swimming pool as well as a tennis court, giant trampoline and play equipment Stirling beside the castle. Birkhill has a lawn for croquet and a huge barbeque on the private beach on the banks of the River Tay.

Over one hundred golf courses are within a forty minute Glasgow Edinburgh drive, including the championship courses at St Andrews and Carnoustie. Both game (pheasant and roe deer) and rough shooting can be arranged on the estate. Clay pigeon shooting can also be organized for corporate and private groups.

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68 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 69 LOCH RANNOCH, PERTHSHIRE amusericht Lodge is a beautifully positioned, traditional Clodge overlooking Loch Rannoch. With the atmosphere of a large Highland home, it offers a great blend of tradition,

KINLOCH RANNOCH, PERTHSHIRE luxury and modern living. Explore the surrounding area on foot or with the keeper for a day’s stalking. Fishing and golf are also available.

The lodge is furnished with fine antiques and has beautiful reception rooms decorated in warm, intimate colours. Take the time to relax and unwind with friends and family either in front of the fire, around the swimming pool, playing snooker or enjoying a drink in the conservatory overlooking the walled garden. Above the indoor, heated pool is a billiard room and well-equipped gym.

The property has rooms for up to ten adults plus children, up to a maximum of seventeen. There are six doubles, two twins and CAMUSERICHT one single bedroom, four en suite bathrooms and four family bathrooms.

Services of a cook and housekeeper are included, as is fishing in Loch Rannoch for two rods. Dogs are welcome on the ground floor only; there are also external kennels available. CRAIGANOUR ESTATE There is also a helicopter landing pad.

WE SAY... PRICE ON APPLICATION Extremely comfortable accommodation for up to 16 3 guests and ideal for a family 17 gathering, corporate use or a stalking week, situated in the heart of Perthshire overlooking Loch Rannoch. NEAR ST ANDREWS, FIFE airsie Castle is located just six miles from St Andrews, and Dless than an hour’s drive from Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh. DAIRSIE CASTLE Traditionally occupied by the bishops of St Andrews and their raiganour Estate lies in the North of Perthshire, forty minutes drive bailiffs, ten years ago it was creatively restored into a unique Cfrom the A9 and Pitlochry and offers around 21,000 acres of property, perfect for private holidays. varied and stunning terrain. The castle is built on four floors with three towers, each of Craiganour Lodge is an extremely comfortable Victorian shooting which houses bedrooms and bathrooms accessible via spiral lodge overlooking Loch Rannoch which has recently undergone staircases. The kitchen opens into the magnificent Great Hall, an extensive refurbishment to a very high standard. The lodge stone-flagged and lined with portraits of characters associated accommodates 16 guests in 8 bedrooms, all of which are en-suite, with the castle. An oak dining table sits twelve around a plus a cooks bedroom. In addition the Lodge comprises drawing room, cosy open fire. There is a large family room and on the top dining room, common room with Sky TV and grand piano, drying floor a picture gallery that runs the length of the castle. The room and cloakroom. There is also an internal/external telephone castle sleeps thirteen in total; the main bedroom contains a system, fax machine and wireless broadband. large fourposter bed, two four-poster single beds and an en suite bathroom. In the vaulted cellars there is a ‘dungeon’ twin Craiganour provides challenging red deer stalking from mid-July bedroom with an en suite bathroom and a further three single through to the end of the hind season in February and small walked beds in the caphouses. up grouse days can also be arranged in August and early September. There is also trout fishing available on Loch Rannoch. The Lodge With the St Andrews golf courses only six miles away, is let on a fully catered basis and with the services of a full time Dairsie Castle is the perfect getaway for the avid golfer. The housekeeper. Dogs are welcome in the kennels provided on site. surrounding area offers plenty more with many historic sites and picturesque coastal villages, as well as good beaches at Elie and St Andrews. YOU SAY... “We have been going to Craiganour for a FROM £4,000 PER WEEK sporting week for some eight years. It has a PRICE ON APPLICATION stunning position, unrivalled views and a wonderful 5 atmosphere. Keep it to yourself!” 6 16 13 Andrew Hamilton, Hertfordshire, England

70 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 71 WEST GLENALMOND ESTATE, PERTHSHIRE GLENSHEE, PERTHSHIRE onichan is a charming 300 year old farmhouse set in the alnaglar Castle is set on a beautiful naturally elevated site in CONICHAN Cbeautiful Sma’ Glen in the centre of the 6,500 acre West Dthe heart of Glenshee, which is known locally as ‘The Glen DALNAGLAR CASTLE Glenalmond Estate. The farmhouse is surrounded by Perthshire of the Fairies’. Originally an eighteenth century hunting lodge, countryside and enjoys wonderful views across Glen Almond. Dalnaglar Castle was commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen The house, only seven miles from Crieff, has been beautifully Victoria’s banker, and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from renovated and redecorated to a high standard with modern Balmoral. This Victorian Castle is let as a whole and each conveniences such as underfloor heating and power showers. party has exclusive use of this beautiful house with inclusive service. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, large open plan kitchen/dining room with Aga and traditional fireplace, large Dalnaglar has recently been extensively refurbished to give drawing room, utility/play room, one double bedroom, one the complete combination of twenty first century facilities and twin bedroom, and a shower room. Upstairs one double conveniences, including computerised heating and plumbing, bedroom with en suite bathroom, one twin/double bedroom, while retaining the character of a spacious stately home. The one twin bedroom, and bathroom. Conichan has two Sky TVs, castle has ten well-appointed en suite bedrooms for twenty DVD player, music system and all linen is included. guests and further accommodation available within the castle grounds for twelve visitors. Salmon fishing is available on the River Almond during the season and trout fishing can normally be made available The entire property, which includes the extremely comfortable on two estate lochans. Stalking, grouse shooting and rough and elegant drawing room and library, together with other shooting can also be arranged by the estate. reception rooms is available to each company of guests on an exclusive use basis. All this comes with in-house staff and There is extensive hill walking, many golf courses, riding, regional cuisine, freshly prepared using local produce. bicycling and watersports available nearby. Many historical Dogs are welcome to stay in the kennels. sites and gardens are within easy driving distance.

Dogs are welcome downstairs by prior arrangement.

FROM £1,650 PER WEEK PRICE ON APPLICATION 4 8 8-10 20 MEIGLE, PERTHSHIRE rumkilbo is an historic manor house, located less than an

WEST GLENALMOND ESTATE, PERTHSHIRE DRUMKILBO HOUSE hour’s drive from Edinburgh Airport, yet surrounded by the allick forms part of the 6,500 acre West Glenalmond D scenic grandeur of the Highlands. Originally owned by Robert Estate and is situated in an imposing position at the DALLICK D the Bruce, Drumkilbo House lies amid sixteen acres of designed entrance to the dramatic Sma’Glen in Perthshire. The house is gardens, with two terraces and a walled garden which offers surrounded by sixty acres of park and woods, bounded on one breathtaking views towards the Sidlaw Hills. side by the River Almond. As a private family home the informal interior provides a great Dallick is a well-presented and very welcoming home. The setting in which to relax. Within the house there is ample drawing room has a superb bay window with breathtaking communal space, including a dining room seating twenty-four views to the Breadalbane hills, the dining room is a perfect and a library and billiard room. Sleeping accommodation size for entertaining and the bedrooms are all comfortably comprises one king-size bedroom, four double bedrooms, one decorated. Sleeping accommodation is mostly on the first floor Scottish double bedroom (four foot bed), four twin bedrooms, and accessed by three separate staircases. There are five twin two single bedrooms, bunk bedroom and eight bathrooms. An bedrooms, three of which are en suite, two double bedrooms, outdoor pool is available between June and September and both en suite, three single bedrooms and a further three can be heated at an additional cost. bathrooms and one shower room. We have a civil wedding licence for the grounds or inside a Pets are welcome on the ground floor only. Oil central heating marquee; and religious ceremonies can be performed in the guarantees a warm and welcoming home and logs for the open Grand Drawing Room or anywhere in the grounds. Linen fires are included. Linen and towels are provided and extra and towels and all fuel and power is included. Guide dogs housekeeping and catering can be arranged. welcome. There are two lochans just below the house which are stocked Shorter periods are available on request. with trout. Gleneagles and Carnoustie are just two of the many golf courses in the area.

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72 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 73 GLENISLA, PERTHSHIRE ENOCHDHU, PERTHSHIRE FORTER CASTLE GLENFERNATE LODGE

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Forter Castle is steeped in Glenfernate Lodge provides a history and offers extremely superb base to enjoy peace comfortable accommodation for and quiet as well as a range up to twelve guests. It’s ideal for a special of outdoor pursuits including red deer occasion, an intimate wedding or a stalking, trout fishing, hill- family gathering. We can offer walking and bird-watching, the castle on a fully catered or in the most magnificent self catered option. surroundings.

ich in history, originally built in 1560 and subsequently partially Rdestroyed in 1640 by the Duke of Argyll, Forter has been painstakingly and sympathetically rebuilt and renovated to modern comforts by its current owner. Set over five floors there are six et within the 17,000 acre Glenfernate Estate the house boasts bedrooms sleeping twelve comfortably, boasting luxurious comfort Sa splendid drawing room and study with open fire, dining not spoiling its original character. The Great Hall dominated by the room, kitchen with Aga, five bedrooms with twin beds, two double wonderful vast log fire and exquisite hand painted ceiling is perfect for bedrooms, one single bedroom, four bathrooms and a nursery. There a celebratory dinner for sixteen (or buffet for twenty six), business venue is a full-size billiard table and table tennis table, while outside there is or an intimate wedding, which is complimented by the small and a tennis court and a croquet lawn. Satellite TV, wireless broadband unique chapel on the ground floor. and four hours housework each day are also included.

Forter Castle in Glen Isla is exquisitely positioned and set against There are numerous golf courses nearby, as well as visitor attractions a stunning backdrop of rugged Perthshire countryside. Perfect as such as Blair Atholl. Red deer are common on the estate, which is a sumptuous bolt hole for total relaxation or alternatively, for those also farmed for black face sheep and Highland cattle. The farm shop wishing to participate in all the area has on offer. Forter is a sells venison, beef and lamb, all home produced. Beinn a Ghlo, a convenient base for hill walking and other sporting activities. World ‘Munro’ of 3671 feet, is situated in the northern part of the estate – a famous golf courses such as St Andrews, Gleneagles and Rosemount challenge for the athletic. For a gentler activity, brown trout fishing is are all close by .Well renowned rivers for salmon and trout fishing available on the estate’s private loch, complete with fishing hut and are on the doorstep, namely the River South Esk, the River Isla and the rowing boat. Wildlife is prolific in the forests and moorland. The River Tay. Pheasant, partridge, grouse and stag shooting can all be house is only one and a half hours from Edinburgh airport and just organised nearby by arrangement. Glenshee is easily accessible for minutes from Pitlochry and the A9. those wishing to participate in winter skiing and snowboarding. Glenfernate is also licensed for wedding ceremonies, for those who Located forty minutes from Dundee Airport, where there are daily flights want a venue with a real difference. from London City. Edinburgh Airport is a ninety minute drive away.

FROM £2,950 PER LONG WEEKEND YOU SAY... YOU SAY... FROM £3,950 PER WEEK “We had a wonderful time celebrating Kathleen FROM £3,950 PER WEEK and Gordon’s wedding. Just being there was a “Thank you for your hospitality and kindness. We 11 unique experience. We loved it.” hope to be back next year.” 12 12 15 Mrs H Standen, Edinburgh, Scotland Shirine Gill, USA

74 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 75 b RIDGE OF CALLY, PERTHSHIRE NEAR ABERFELDY, PERTHSHIRE PERTHSHIRE ABERFELDY, NEAR dradynate House, by Aberfeldy, commands an enviable PERSIE HOUSE Eposition above one of Scotland’s most famous salmon rivers, the River Tay, with spectacular views across the wooded valley.

Originally built in the seventeenth century, the house has been sympathetically refurbished and has a warm and sporting feel.

Within the house the large reception rooms enjoy stunning views as well as open fires. A traditional drawing room, dining room, large kitchen, breakfast room, study and gun room provide ample space and guests can play billiards and table tennis on rainy days. We also have Sky TV and wireless internet.

Upstairs there are eight large bedrooms, two shower rooms and four bathrooms. Two rooms have queen sized beds and en suite bathrooms. There are a further two double rooms and the remaining four have twin beds. EDRADYNATE HOUSE

The house has one rod on the River Tay and further fishing can be arranged if requested. Off the estate, tennis and golf are available. Loch Tay is twenty minutes away by car and offers a wealth of water sports.

FROM £3,000 PER WEEK WE SAY...

10 Persie provides a perfect 14 Highland Perthshire base for a large family gathering. Ideally situated to explore this beautiful part of the world. NEAR AUCHTERMUCHTY, FIFE yres Castle is a sixteenth century castle situated near St MYRES CASTLE MAndrews. Set in forty acres of grounds, it maintains the warm, hospitable character of the original castle. uch loved by children and adults alike, this comfortable family The castle can accommodate up to twenty guests in ten Mhome is an ideal base from which to enjoy the finest areas of individually decorated bedrooms all of which have en suite Highland Perthshire. bathrooms. Myres has a dedicated team of staff to look after your every wish; dining is a gourmet experience with the Sleeping up to nineteen with another large bedroom sleeping five, renowned chef using the finest local ingredients. this Scottish country lodge has an enclosed garden and tennis court, adjacent trout lochs, boats, and salmon river. Glamis and Blair Traditional country pursuits such as stalking, shooting and fishing Castles, Scone Palace, Braemar and Balmoral are all within driving can be arranged, along with mountain biking, clay pigeon distance and there are many country walks close by. shooting, archery or off-road driving. Tennis, billiards, croquet, table tennis, volleyball and badminton are all available at the Sleeping accommodation comprises one single, eight twins, one castle. double and a larger room sleeping five. To relax, there are open fires throughout the house, where you will find a large games/TV room, Myres Castle is a twenty minute drive from St Andrews and office/small sitting room, comfortable drawing room and conservatory, within one hour’s drive of one hundred golf courses. Ideal and dining room seating eighteen comfortably. There is also a well- for corporate use, there is a conference room for up to twelve equipped kitchen and a boot room. Dogs are welcome in the three people. Registered for civil ceremonies, it is a great venue for a outside kennels but not in the house. small intimate wedding up to twenty people. The house is ideally situated for fishing, walking and golfing with Myres Castle is forty minutes from Edinburgh and has its own many first-class courses nearby. It is only an hour and a quarter from helipad. Edinburgh and forty minutes from Perth and Dundee. Two hours domestic assistance and logs are included, and extra housekeeping and cooks can be arranged if required, as can shorter stays.

FROM £250 PPPN FROM £3,250 PER WEEK YOU SAY... “One of the loveliest places I’ve stayed in – I could 13 14 stay here forever!” 20 19+5 Dorothy Platt, Bristol, England

76 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 77 NEAR GRANDTULLY PERTHSHIRE PITCASTLE NEAR ST ANDREWS, FIFE easses Estate is a gem in the crown of the Kingdom of Fife. TSituated in the rolling hills of north-east Fife it is an excellent location for the field sportsman. The exclusive secluded estate offers great topography for exciting driven pheasant, partridge and duck.

From mini-driven days to sporting days of 200+, the shoot is run in an efficient and relaxed manner by the two gamekeepers, a friendly staff and good-humoured beating team.

Walked-up snipe, woodcock and wood pigeon shooting and evening duck flighting are on offer. Trout fishing, roe deer stalking and clay pigeon shooting are also on the estate.

The Teasses Bothy provides a unique atmosphere with a cosy Teasses pot-bellied stove and plenty of drams, where impromptu ceilidhs have been known to happen!

The very comfortable shooting lodge is available for lunches on the more formal days, with facilities to seat up to 14 people.

WE SAY... MINI driven days FROM £1,300 + vat 6-8 GUNS This beautiful Baronial house DRIVEN DAYS FROM £28 PER BIRD + VAT sits on the banks of one of the best salmon rivers in Scotland. 16 With its own beat of the Tay and some fine driven shooting Pitcastle is the perfect location for any field sportsman. On the other hand if all you want to do is relax and take in the glorious surroundings Pitcastle will let you do just that. It is truly ester Brewlands is an elegant and comfortable house five star! Wset within 5,000 acres and surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Cairngorm National Park. GLENISLA, PERTHSHIRE The house was one of President Bush’s favourite holiday homes and offers a spacious drawing room with open fire, library he estate consists of some 1,500 acres of spectacular Scottish and traditional dining room, two en suite king size bedrooms, Tlandscape made up of river frontage, deer park, forests, heather three en suite twin bedrooms, one single room, one double moorland and mountains. The hill lochs hold some gigantic brown room, one twin and a further bathroom. Daily housekeeping is and rainbow trout with charming fishing huts both on the lochs and the included and catering can be arranged. Within the grounds river – perfect for a picnic or barbecue. there is an acre of formal garden with revolving summerhouse and hot tub, tennis court, table tennis, croquet lawn and two Step inside Pitcastle to a warm and welcoming entrance hall, three lochs with boats. reception rooms, a traditional dining room and eight comfortable and immaculate bedrooms – all with spotless, en-suite bathrooms. River Isla and nearby hill lochs have plentiful salmon and brown trout fishing and we are happy to arrange boats, rod Experienced in-house staff will take care of all the catering so all WESTER BREWLANDS hire, ghillie and instruction. Red and roe stalking, partridge you have to do is enjoy it all. There is also a sister estate called and pheasant and clay pigeon shooting are all nearby, and Glenlochay further up the ancient glen. It offers excellent stalking, or for golfers, there are world-class courses within an hour’s drive, you may want to go on a driving safari. It’s all there for the exclusive including St Andrews and Gleneagles. use of guests staying at Pitcastle. Located forty minutes from Dundee Airport, where there are daily flights from London City. Edinburgh Airport is a ninety minute drive away. YOU SAY... “Absolute perfection on a plate! Many thanks PRICE ON APPLICATION for your extraordinary hospitality. It was a very From £2,200 per week special experience” 15 18 8 - 16 Scottish Universal Newspapers - Hamilton, 14 Scotland

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= Pantone 336C GLENISLA, PERTHSHIRE JOHN Fonts Used DICKSON Version with Text Est 1820 & SON GUNMAKERSE DINBURGH SALES & REPAIRS TULCHAN LODGE At John Dickson & Son we offer WE SAY... bespoke made to measure shotguns, and a large range of new & Pre-owned Get up on the Tulchan high ground and just take in that guns to suit every budget. view! At over 3,500 ft it doesn’t get much better. Superb stag and hind stalking and walked-up shooting We also offer full Gunsmithing facilities are available. Tulchan Lodge on all shotguns & rifles of any make, is very comfortable and from General repairs & Servicing to Charlotte the cook will look after you very well. Restocking & Re-barreling.

We also offer for sale: • Shotgun Cartridges

Tulchan extends to just over 15,000 acres and offers prime stalking • Rifle Ammunition for two rifles. The lodge is situated at the end of a private single track • Cleaning accessories road and sheltered by old birch and pine trees. The oldest part was • Clothing built in Victorian times and the main drawing room features al fresco stalking scenes by J.G. Millais. It has been recently refurbished and is • and everything else the very comfortable with eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. It overlooks shooting enthusiast requires a lovely garden and there are spectacular views around the estate, especially from the high ground.

Tulchan holds a good heard of red deer on its ground and culls around 130 stags per year. It can also offer walked-up shooting for grouse, www.john-dickson.com ptarmigan and white hare. For smaller parties of up to four guests, Swiss Cottage is available. Guests can use a lovely conservatory and John Dickson & Son the large kitchen of the main house to eat in. Swiss Cottage is let to include the services of a cook. 21 Fredrick Street Edinburgh EH2 2NE 0131 225 4218

John Dickson & Son The Steading YOU SAY... Dunkeld House Hotel “We have had a most delightful short break - the PRICE ON APPLICATION Dunkeld essence of Tulchan still remains as captivating and Perthshire delightful as ever.” 17 14 PH8 0HX Mr Hamish Swan, Kingussie, Scotland 01350 728 763

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Great sport, great country... Pheasant, partridge, grouse and woodcock call us on 0131 476 6500 or email [email protected] call us on 0131 476 6500 or email [email protected] DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY AUCHENBRACK ying in the upper part of the picturesque Shinnel glen and Lsurrounded by over 2,000 acres of its own farmland, Auchenbrack House nestles on the banks of the Shinnel Burn, one of the tributaries of the middle Nith in central Dumfrieshire.

The house has been totally refitted and furnished to exacting standards and comprises of a reception hall, sitting room, full size billiard room, dining room (seats twenty four), television room and large kitchen/sitting room. There are nine double bedrooms with eight bath/shower rooms. A boot room and drying room are located in a converted bothy connected to the main house by a covered walkway which also houses two of the bedrooms. In the steading there is a large games room with a ping pong table. There is a further (staff) cottage with three double bedrooms available if required.

Activities include walking, fishing and roe deer stalking on the estate and the resident gamekeeper can advise and book sporting days. There are several golf courses nearby.

The housekeeper makes a daily visit and a local cook is SOUTHERN SCOTLAND available by arrangement. Surrounded by the romantic stories of Sir Walter Scot, the whole area offers a range of superior driven shooting and salmon fishing on the famous River Tweed and wonderful golfing opportunities. PRICE ON APPLICATION 1 18+6

Dundee 1 AUCHENBRACK 2 BLAIR HOUSE Perth St Andrews 3 BROXMOUTH NEAR DALRY, AYRSHIRE 4 CARNELL MANSION HOUSE BLAIR HOUSE lair is an historic exclusive private residence that effortlessly 5 CAVENS Bcombines luxury accommodation with the informality of a Stirling family home. 6 CRINGLETIE 14 8 7 DALHOUSIE CASTLE 3 Blair is ideally situated midway between Glasgow and 11 8 GREYWALLS Prestwick Airports, easily accessible from anywhere in the Edinburgh 12 7 9 HOSCOTE HOUSE UK, Europe or United States. The proximity to some of the Glasgow finest golf courses in the world means it is perfectly placed to 10 JUNCTION HOUSE 6 accommodate your party in style. 11 LENNOXLOVE 15 10 12 MELVILLE CASTLE Dating back to 1105, Blair is the oldest continually inhabited 4 Prestwick 13 RAEHILLS mansion house in Scotland that has not been rebuilt. This treasured house is still privately owned by descendants of Ayr 14 ST COLMS the founding family. It has been lovingly restored to a five 2 9 15 ST CUTHBERTS FARMHOUSE star standard and is yours alone to enjoy throughout your 1 stay. Make yourself comfortable in the company of friends, 13 colleagues or family while the team of expert, friendly staff take care of all your needs.

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84 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 85 NEAR KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE arnell originally belonged to the Wallace family, ancestors Cof the present owners. The estate sits amidst 2000 acres of prime agricultural land and the house itself is surrounded by extensive parkland and mature gardens.

Carnell is an ideal venue for weddings, golfing holidays, private family gatherings, board meetings etc for up to twenty people. There is a full-time staff and produce from the estate is used. DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN LOTHIAN EAST DUNBAR, Carnell has ten double/twin rooms all with their own bathrooms. The fabulous drawing room has a grand piano There is a formal dining room seating twenty and a vaulted dining room seating twelve. This dining room is where the Protestant Reformer, John Knox, is said to have preached in the sixteenth century.

Carnell also has a library/TV room, large hall, a billiard room, CARNELL MANSION HOUSE a hard tennis court and a large pond with small jetty for trout fishing in the grounds. Clay pigeon shoots, shooting lessons and fishing can all be arranged. Spectacular driven pheasant and partridge shooting is available also.

BROXMOUTH Turnberry is thirty miles away and Royal Troon and Prestwick are twelve miles away. Prestwick Airport is fifteen minutes by car.

WE SAY... FROM £200 PPPN This elegant Georgian mansion built in 1775 by the Duke 4 of Roxburghe as a home for 20 the Dowager Duchess is surrounded by its own beautiful parkland, woodland and lake, ensuring

total privacy. KIRKBEAN, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY avens is situated in the charming village of Kirkbean, Cminutes from the picturesque Solway Coast. With eight CAVENS elegantly designed rooms, you’ll really feel you’ve escaped somewhere very special. There is also a lodge which sleeps six making accommodation available for twenty two. roxmouth has seen some famous visitors; Queen Victoria stayed Bhere in 1878 and planted a tree in the garden in memory During your stay you can fish for wild brown trout on a secluded of her beloved Albert. The house has recently undergone major loch or a day’s shooting with the gamekeeper can be organised refurbishment to provide luxurious accommodation: eight double/ for you. If golf is your passion, Cavens is only minutes from twin en suite bedrooms, each uniquely decorated and furnished and Southerness championship links course. Walkers will be spoiled a further nine bedrooms available in the Head Gardener’s Cottage for choice with stunning coastal walks, miles of forest trail and and Bridge House, both within walking distance of the main house. several interesting hill walks to afford some of the best views of The formal dining room will seat fifty and guests can relax in the the Solway Firth. library or drawing room after dinner in front of the open fire. Other facilities include a billiard and cinema room for the ultimate relaxation. Or if you simply want to make the most of our tranquil setting, The house is fully catered and staffed. The house and grounds are make yourself at home in front of the coal fire with a good book perfect for weddings, family parties, corporate groups and special and a wee dram. celebrations. Only the freshest of seasonal produce is served in our dining There is also direct access from the grounds to the Dunbar links course room accompanied by wine from the extensive cellar. Enjoy for the keen golfer. Broxmouth is located thirty-five miles from the fantastic seafood, local cheeses and the best in locally grown centre of Edinburgh and regular trains run to Dunbar, five minutes from and reared produce. the house. Cavens and the lodge are available on a catered, or self catered basis, individually or together.

CATERED FROM £1,500 PER NIGHT YOU SAY... SELF CATERED FROM £3,000 PER WEEK PRICE ON APPLICATION “An amazing house where we truly felt at home. LODGE FROM £400 Each and every room was a pleasure to be in and 3 the attention to detail was awe-inspiring.” 5 32 16+6 Lisa and Kitty, Berkshire, England

86 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 87 PEEBLES, THE BORDERS ringletie House is situated just outside Edinburgh, nestled Cin acres of woodland and gardens on the sloping hills of the Scottish Borders. The house has the feeling of a secluded baronial castle. gullane , east lothian

Inside, everything is geared to providing the ultimate comfort in stylish surroundings. Service buttons in all public areas guarantee immediate attention from friendly staff. The hotel’s twelve bedrooms and one suite - in total sleeping twenty-six adults - are individually decorated and all have glorious views over the gardens and rolling countryside.

The 400-year-old walled garden is something very special. It produces vegetables and fruits for the kitchen; there is also CRINGLETIE a games area, seating areas for quiet reflection with lovely scented roses and lavenders.

The region offers a wealth of activities: fishing, mountain biking, hill walking, plenty of historic houses and castles to visit, and a greYwalls whisky distillery. Cringletie even has its own car rally which is fun for the whole family. WE SAY...

PRICE ON APPLICATION This delightful Edwardian house is uniquely situated on the edge 6 of Muirfield championship 26 golf course with stunning views over East Lothian and the Firth of Forth. Greywalls is now available for exclusive use for golfers, corporate events, weddings and house parties. BONNYRIGG, MIDLOTHIAN ocated half an hour from Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle is La fascinating thirteenth century fortress set within acres of wooded parkland on the picturesque banks of the River Esk. esigned by the celebrated architect Sir Edwin Lutyens as a Dalhousie Castle and Spa is an ideal venue for your own ‘dignified holiday home’ Greywalls was built in 1901 for the Hon. traditional Scottish gathering, whether you are planning a D Alfred Littleton ‘within a mashie niblick shot of the eighteenth green ceilidh, banquet, wedding or conference and you are looking at Muirfield’ and yet still retains the charm and character of that era. for the best of Scotland’s hospitality with all the comforts of a The house is ideally suited for groups of up to twenty although able to four-star Edinburgh Hotel. You can rent the castle for either accommodate forty. Greywalls enjoys a reputation for the excellence exclusive or part use. of its food and service and as well as the elegant drawing rooms and dining areas, there are enchanting walled gardens, attributed to Whether relaxing in the fabulous Aqueous Spa, enjoying one Gertrude Jekyll and containing a grass tennis court, croquet lawn and of the library’s extensive collection of books and a drink from putting green as well as borders filled with herbaceous plants. the ‘secret bar’ next to the open fire, dining in the ancient barrel vaulted dungeon on the exceptional cuisine or relaxing in your With ten golf courses within five miles of Greywalls this is the perfect unique castle bedroom, you will always feel as welcome as the venue for anyone wishing to sample Scottish links golf. Muirfield itself Laird. DALHOUSIE CASTLE is regarded as the oldest Golf Club in the world having been originally founded in 1744. Features such as falconry and archery in the castle grounds, the spa, luxury, characterful bedrooms and a formal fine dining Greywalls is close to Edinburgh and only an hour and a half from restaurant help it retain a wonderful Scottish character. Glasgow.

YOU SAY... “The opportunity to let the exclusive use of Greywalls and play Muirfield is truly one of the PRICE ON APPLICATION PRICE ON APPLICATION great experiences in my life! On behalf of our entire group from The Stone Canyon Club, we 7 8 thank you for such a wonderful experience.” 72 40 Todd Huizinga, PGA, UK

88 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 89 NEAR HAWICK, ROXBURGHSHIRE oscote House sits within 450 acres of private and secluded Hwoodland, grassland and moorland, providing luxury accommodation in the heart of the Scottish Borders. With a wide range of activities available, Hoscote is the perfect setting for private house parties, weddings, corporate hospitality and informal sporting weekends.

Built in 1858, Hoscote House can comfortably accommodate eighteen guests in nine beautifully appointed bedrooms, five of which are en-suite. As well as a large dining room which can seat up to forty, there is a peaceful south-facing drawing room, a snug, games room, office facilities and a good sized conservatory. The kitchen is remarkably well-equipped with a four-oven Aga, separate electric oven and hob, several fridges,

K elso , B orders freezers and the all important wine fridge and ice machine.

All guests at Hoscote House have access to The Dairy which houses the sauna, fitness room and outdoor hot tub. There are also three estate cottages offering accommodation for an additional fifteen guests. HOSCOTE HOUSE

We can now offer shooting holidays due to a recent partnership with Riddell Estate. Riddell Estate is a 2,000 acre commercial shooting estate less than half an hour from Hoscote. Riddell junction HOUSE Estate has a 17,000 bird pheasant and partridge shoot and also offers evening and morning deer stalking for the buck and doe seasons.

WE SAY... PRICE ON APPLICATION The owners of Junction House have done a wonderful job of 9 18-34 renovating and presenting this property. The setting incorporates the most beautiful views over the river and the thriving town of Kelso is just a short walk away. You will feel immediately at home here; it is ideal for fishing guests or for small family parties wishing to escape. EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN elville Castle offers luxury accommodation with the Mexquisite grandeur and elegance expected of an eighteenth century Scottish castle, making it a unique and unction House is a newly-renovated, three bedroom house on the enchanting holiday destination. Secluded in a fifty acre Scottish banks of the River Tweed in Kelso. Beautifully refurbished – the J estate, but still close to Edinburgh, it provides a rare blend of owner works for a local interior designer – it is equipped to an tranquility and city proximity. extremely high standard. Outside, a fabulous tiered garden with different levels affords magnificent views over the river, as does the The castle’s thirty three en-suite bedrooms have been designed south-facing roof terrace. to provide the utmost comfort and class. Our Standard rooms maintain the opulence and elegance of the castle, with grand For fishers, the house is very convenient for the famous Junction beat Superior rooms and four poster Suites also available. and is close to several other classic beats including Floors, Sprouston and Carham. There is also an excellent selection of reasonably- The castle rooms, including the Library Bar, Ante Room, priced fishing towards Melrose and on the Teviot, Till and Whiteadder Ballroom and Brasserie Restaurant can also accommodate nearby. conferences and functions, with an outside marquee available MELVILLE CASTLE for events in the summer months. Dedicated staff provide full The house has a lovely rural feel but is situated very close to Kelso, one service and catering and are on hand throughout your stay. of the most attractive and unspoilt towns in the Borders with a great Various activities can be organised on request – Melville range of pubs and restaurants. The owners Charlie and Rachel make Castle’s extensive grounds provide a superb backdrop for a every effort to make you feel welcome, including a very delicious whole host of exclusive events, whilst additional off-site activities welcome gift of home baking which we at George Goldsmith just can be arranged. love! YOU SAY... Very comfortable house located between the town and the dramatic river Tweed. Great views over FROM £750 PER WEEK the parkland of Floors Castle yet within walking PRICE ON APPLICATION distance of pubs shops and restaurants. Kelso is 10 the prettiest town in the Borders...” 12 6 70 Mr R Muszynski, Fife, Scotland

90 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 91 ANNANDALE, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN

LENNOXLOVE HOUSE raehills

WE SAY... Lennoxlove is the perfect destination. The warmest of welcomes and attentive service WE SAY... awaits you. Delicious homemade scones Raehills is steeped in history for afternoon tea in front of roaring log and home to Lord Johnstone, fires, a decadent dinner in the majestic son and heir of the eleventh Earl Great Hall, and finally, a of Annandale, and his young peaceful sleep in one of the family. A warm welcome sumptuous beds. awaits you in this grand home.

ennoxlove House, privately owned by the Duke and Duchess of aehills sleeps sixteen in eight bedrooms of individual character. LHamilton, is situated twenty miles from Edinburgh, in the heart of East RChoose a book from the library, relish the warmth of log fires, sit Lothian, just outside Haddington. Surrounded by 460 acres of private back and relax or challenge a Lord to a game of billiards. The award- parkland, this five star exclusive use venue is the perfect setting for your winning chefs will tantalise you with a repertoire which has earned family celebration, weekend break or corporate event, combining the them two AA Rosettes and a four in the Good Food Guide. Office highest standard of service with impeccable style, seclusion and utmost space is available with a phone and wireless broadband for those discretion. needing to stay in touch. Well-behaved dogs are more than welcome.

Guests can experience the tumultuous history in the different rooms For the Gun, Raehills offers a diverse mix of pheasant and – from the Great Hall to the twentieth Century room. Our eleven partridge shooting set amid 7,000 acres. The drives show bedrooms are all equipped with unique state of the art facilities and spectacular high birds, a challenging experience for even the best coupled with original features, provide a refreshing and relaxing stay. Shots. Bag sizes range from 200 to 400, with partridges from September through December and pheasants from November through Why not spend the afternoon racing round our own quad biking track, January. followed by drinks in front of the fire in the Oak Room? Dinner will then be served in the sumptuous Great Hall and then you can retire and There is prime access to five-and-a-half miles of the River Annan for sample some of our own labeled whisky. salmon, sea trout and wild brown trout fishing. Also nearby are numerous local golf courses, horse riding and falconry A home from home experience.

We look forward to welcoming you.

YOU SAY... “A fabulous weekend; the house is amazing and PRICE ON APPLICATION PRICE ON APPLICATION YOU SAY... the staff could not have been more helpful. If only “Wonderful stay. Warmth and hospitality we had more time to stay longer!’ 11 13 exceptional. Will look forward to next year.” 22 16 Mr Dolan, Glasgow, Scotland David C Wyman, USA

92 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 93 NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN t Colms, a magnificent Edwardian Mansion overlooking the Ssixteenth green of the famous West Links of North Berwick, is available to small groups from May until the end of October. The house provides comfortable accommodation for up to ten people on a self catering basis. Some housekeeping services are included in the rental and an excellent local cook can also be arranged if required.

The principle features of the house are a magnificent first floor Edwardian drawing room and a large dining room. It also has a 100 foot long garden planted with roses and lavender which offers direct access to the golf course and the beach.

The West Links at North Berwick is one of the oldest and most scenic golf courses in Scotland. The sea can be seen ST COLMS from almost every hole and at several points it is possible for a wayward shot to end on the beach. There are also innumerable other golf courses within a ten mile radius of North Berwick, so St Colms is an ideal base for the golfing enthusiast’s holiday! For non-golfers, the centre of Edinburgh is only thirty- five minutes away by rail.

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COLDSTREAM, RIVER TWEED www.denewear.co.uk t Cuthberts is a traditional Victorian farmhouse situated amid S600 acres of farmland and commands a fabulous view of FREEPHONE the countryside and the river. Superb fishing is available on the 0800 7316946 River Tweed, one of the world’s great salmon fisheries, which also has an excellent run of sea trout both in the summer and the autumn. Harold St Cuthberts Farmhouse is located four miles from historic Boot Co. Coldstream and has been entirely refurbished, with classical interiors complemented by modern amenities. There are five double bedrooms and five bathrooms, a large kitchen, drawing room and dining room. There is ample storage space, including a separate box freezer in which to store the catch of the day. Catering can be organised if required.

As well as world-renowned fishing, the surrounding area offers beautiful walks, beaches, golf course, riding and renowned ST CUTHBERTS landmarks such as Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles.

We are very family-friendly, providing extensive indoor baby and toddler feeding and sleeping equipment as well as a selection of toys and books. Outside we have ride on toys and a mini fort comprising a climbing frame, swings and a slide. Dogs are welcome though it is requested that they are kept to the downstairs of the property.

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EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION IN A VERY SPECIAL CITY

dinburgh is one of the finest cities in Europe: dramatic, historic and vibrant. Its breathtaking beauty and stunning architecture make it an exciting place to visit GREAT KING STREET Eat any time of year. This stunning Georgian one bedroom drawing room We have an exclusive selection of first class flats and townhouses providing the apartment, situated in the heart of the New Town, is perfect alternative to a hotel – a private space to relax with family and friends or to bright and spacious with floor to ceiling windows, unwind after a busy day working or studying. Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of self- fabulous original cornice detail, interior designed catering with the option of a caterer if you wish to entertain with style. without compromise using contemporary and antique furniture. Edinburgh Castle makes a stunning first impression; view the layout of the city from the Castle ramparts before walking down the historic Royal Mile to the Palace of The apartment is fully serviced to cater for each Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh’s elegant Georgian New individual guest’s needs with a concierge on hand to Town is in stark contrast to the narrow wynds and closes of the Old Town. assist you with anything you need during your stay. There is also a private parking space which is a Dip into the city’s cultural offerings from the National Galleries of Scotland to the huge bonus in this busy city! lively performing arts scene. In August Edinburgh hosts the world famous annual International Festival and Fringe, three weeks of top class entertainment, covering the Perfect for a romantic city break. very best of music, opera, drama, ballet, dance and comedy. To guide you through the accommodation please Please contact us for details of properties available for short-term holidays, long term follow the virtual tour on our website: lets and corporate rentals throughout Edinburgh. www.edinburghflats.com/properties or call us on 0131 476 6500

Visit www.edinburghflats.com or call 0131 476 6500, where we will be delighted to assist you. 97 THE GOLDSMITH COLLECTIONOur Recommended Hotels in Scotland benderloch , oban e AST LOTHIAN he Isle of Eriska is a 300 acre private island, two ountry house hotel, managed by ICMI, ISLE OF ERISKA Thours drive north of Glasgow and twelve miles north Coverlooking Muirfield Golf Course, only a GREYWALLS of Oban. short drive from Edinburgh. Providing a stunning rural setting for golf breaks, corporate retreats, The beautiful five-star, twenty-five bedroom hotel has house parties and weddings. There are a total a swimming pool, sauna and steam room as well of twenty bedrooms in the house, with additional as a nine-hole Howard Swan designed golf course, lodge rooms and rooms in the Colonel’s House that skeet shooting, mountain bike trails and walking tracks can be made available for larger groups. through the spectacular flora and fauna.

T: +44 (0) 207 898 9015 T: +44 (0)1631 720371 www.greywalls.co.uk www.eriska-hotel.co.uk www.icmi.co.uk FORT WILLIAM, INVERNESS-SHIRE aberfeldy ortingall is a traditional country house hotel with cotland’s finest hotel and restaurant, managed Fa modern twist. There are ten stylish bedrooms fortingall INVERLOCHY CASTLE Sby ICMI, set on 500 acres uniquely located and a two AA rosette restaurant that offers locally- amongst the glens and lochs at the foot of Ben sourced and delicious cuisine. Nevis. Close to the Ardverikie Estate made famous by TV’s Monarch of the Glen as well as the Harry The hotel is in the charming village of Fortingall in Potter Railway. The Hotel’s consummate service Glen Lyon – a perfect place for outdoor activities. , perthshire and fabulous rooms make it a picturesque place Call to find out about special packages, including to visit for individual or exclusive use. The hotel stalking, fishing and adventure safaris features seventeen rooms with an additional two in the gatehouse. T: +44 (0)1887 830367 www.fortingallhotel.com T: +44 (0) 207 898 9015 www.inverlochycastlehotel.com www.icmi.co.uk LOCHINVER, SUTHERLAND

reat yourself to a stay at Gleneagles, just an hour nver Lodge Hotel, managed by ICMI, is a Tfrom Edinburgh and Glasgow. With sumptuous Ihaven in the heart of the Lochinver wilderness of guest bedrooms, four top-class restaurants including the Scotland. Sutherland on the western coast, is one only two Michelin starred restaurant in Scotland, an perthshire of the last great unspoiled wildernesses offering a award-winning spa, three championship golf courses tranquil retreat for anglers, walkers or anyone who and a wealth of outdoor experiences, it’s all part of the loves nature. All twenty one rooms enjoy the same Gleneagles difference. spectacular highland sea views.

T: +44 (0)1764 662231 T: +44 (0) 207 898 9015 gleneagles www.gleneagles.com www.inverlodgehotel.co.uk www.icmi.co.uk INVER LODGE

98 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 99 THE GOLDSMITH COLLECTION Our Recommended Hotels in Scotland sleat njoy a luxury gourmet break at the Isle of Skye’s KINLOCH LODGE Ebest loved hotel, Kinloch Lodge. Spoil yourself and indulge in the exquisite tastes created by world- , isle of skye renowned cook Claire Macdonald and Roux Brothers’ trained head chef Marcello Tully.

Surrounded by magnificent scenery and glorious walks, consumed by tantalising aromas and soul-soothing log fires, Kinloch offers a truly memorable stay.

T: +44 (0)1471 833333 www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk

ocpool Reserve, managed by ICMI, brings INVERNESS-SHIRE Rfive star boutique chic to Inverness, home to Albert Roux‘s first Scottish restaurant. Also on the doorstep of three leading Scottish golf courses and distilleries makes it an ideal choice. There are eleven hip, chic, decadent and extra decadent rooms.

T: +44 (0) 207 898 9015 www.rocpool.com Cellared, ready and waiting. www.icmi.co.uk RoCPOOL RESERVE Inverarity One to One are proud to be associated with George Goldsmith. ACHNASHEEN, WESTER ROSS rom peace and tranquillity to excitement and We would be delighted to supply a personal selection of fine wines from our the torridon Fadventure, The Torridon has something for everyone. Fine dining fuses with sumptuous living extensive portfolio, delivered in advance to give you an extra warm welcome. at the main hotel or informal eating meets cosy, high quality accommodation at The Torridon Inn. Relax with a dram by an open log fire or take part in one of the varied adventure activities on offer – whatever you decide, we can make it happen.

T: +44 (0)1445 791242 www.thetorridon.com fine wines

INVERARITY ONE TO ONE IN EDINBURGH INVERARITY ONE TO ONE IN GLASGOW 1 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5DJ 185a Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4HU Tel: 0131 661 8816 Tel: 0141 221 5121 10am-6pm, Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Monday to Friday 10am-2pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Saturday www.inverarity121.com www.inverarity121.com 100 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 KINSALE, CO. CORK

IRELAND BALLINACURRA Ireland, affectionately known as the Emerald Isle, is famed for its relaxed pace of life and legendary hospitality. Its mild year round climate makes it a perfect place to enjoy its outstanding natural beauty and fascinating heritage. There’s plenty to see and do whether its golf, fishing or WE SAY... walking or just soaking up the atmosphere. Set within a walled garden and surrounded by forty acres of woodland and lawns, this elegant country mansion brings back old- world opulence and personal service in a unique and totally private environment.

wners Des and Lisa McGahan have focused on creating Ireland’s Opremier private estate for excusive hire, a mere twenty minutes by road from Cork International Airport.

The house can accommodate up to fifty-two in its twenty-two individually-themed en suite rooms, fourteen in the main, four bedroom traditional stone cottage and four bedroom coach house. It is let with 1 BALLINACURRA HOUSE its own staff on an exclusive, fully catered basis. The capacity of the ballroom for a sit-down dinner is fifty and it can accommodate ninety- 2 LONGUEVILLE six in the garden room. 3 LUGGALA Magnificent south-facing walled gardens feature an outdoor 3 entertainment patio, croquet lawn, playground, helipad, picnic lawn, stream and pond, which leadz down to woods and a small boat jetty

2 on the Bandon River estuary.

Nearby is Kinsale, Ireland’s culinary capital which boasts sailing from 1 one of the country’s most beautiful natural harbours. Equally famous is the spectacular Old Head Golf Links.

YOU SAY... “What you offer here is truly special. Anyone looking for something personal, different, private, PRICE ON APPLICATION To book one of our exclusive properties, call us on 0131 476 6500 and family friendly - this is your place! You, your email [email protected] or enquire at www.georgegoldsmith.com staff, and your home made our trip what is was.... unforgettable.” 1 52 Jeannie O’Donnell, Heckman, Omaha Nebraska USA

102 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 103 ongueville House is a 1720 Georgian Mansion set in 500 Lacre wooded estate overlooking the Blackwater Valley. It comes fully serviced by the owner-managers and their dedicated team of staff who offer the best of Irish Country House Hospitality. Every evening fresh seasonal produce from the estates farm, garden, woods and river are expertly prepared and presented by your chef-patron William O’Callaghan. An extensive wine list of old and new world wines is also on offer.

Longueville provides an atmospheric and ideal setting for residential wedding parties (registered for civil ceremonies) CO. CORK business meetings, prestigious events and family get togethers. Very comfortable accommodation is provided for up to thirty eight people. Bedrooms are decorated in a country house style.

For sporting enthusiasts you can enjoy salmon and brown trout fishing, walked up shooting for pheasant, duck and woodcock, LONGUEVILLE clay pigeon shooting, horse back riding and fox hunting with the local Duhallow hunt. Horse racing is at nearby Cork Racetrack or point to points take place throughtout the winter on local farms. It is also ideal for golfers with several excellent courses in the south west of Ireland and there are several hill walks a short distance away.

Longueville is fourty minutes from Cork Airport.

PRICE ON APPLICATION 2 38 CO. WICKLOW ug a’ Lágha (Luggala) is a unique, secluded and private Lplace within 5,000 acres of the stunning Wicklow LUGGALA Mountains, just twenty-eight miles from Dublin.

Luggala has recently been renovated and offers very comfortable accommodation for eleven, with dining space for up to sixteen. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms (one with en suite), one twin bedroom, one single bedroom, two bathrooms and separate WC. There is a further double bedroom with en suite overlooking the Courtyard which benefits from its own entrance. A housekeeper is included and guests can be collected at the airport by a chauffeur-driven 1955 Rolls Royce. There is also a full-time agent who will be your guide on the estate.

Luggala has its own boat and guests may use this for trout fishing on Loch Té. Sika deer stalking can be arranged and the occasional walked-up grouse in the Irish season offers the GREAT SPORT, GREAT COUNTRY, GREAT AIR. chance of completing the Wicklow MacNab – a stag, brace of grouse and brown trout.

Let us arrange your 4 x 4 hire T: 0131 476 6500

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104 GEORGE GOLDSMITH 2010 NEW ZEALAND It’s a flipping long way to go but it is well worth it when you get there!

Sea trout fishing, Outer Hebrides arly last year I had the opportunity to go to New Zealand to Eexplore the North and South Islands and to experience some of the best trout fishing in the world.

Having built up a few very good trout fishing contacts in New Zealand and with some warm invitations of ‘do please come and see us’, it was enough to set a date and book the flights!

If you want to get away from it all, enjoy warm weather, spectacular scenery, good food, great wine, and some awesome trout fishing, I can now steer you in the right direction! The Kiwi’s are very friendly and there is a slower, calmer pace to look forward to. The ideal time to go is between November and February which dovetails perfectly with our winter!

If you are planning a trip to New Zealand in the near future and To arrange your perfect fishing experience, please call us on would like some recommendations of some great fishing lodges in the 0131 476 6500 or email, [email protected] North and South Island, please do not hesitate to contact me.

106 107 Title page: Hooked up on the Owen River Opposite page: Blake House, Poronui, North Island There will be a fish just there! South Island Safely being returned, Poronui, North Island This page: Changing a fly and taking a nap! Hope River, South Island Owen River Lodge, South Island This page: Success on the Owen River, South Island Heading off from Poronui to the mountain headwaters, North Island. Opposite page: Shearwater Lodge, the highest property in the South Island at 3,500 feet, for the ultimate walking experience. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. George Goldsmith is the letting agent for the owners of 7. Payments may be made by any of the following methods:- 9. George Goldsmith/the estate/property owner reserve the sporting estates and properties advertised within our the right to charge interest on any sums which are not brochures and website. 7.1 By Sterling bank transfer to:- paid when due in accordance with the foregoing or the GEORGE GOLDSMITH relevant invoice at the rate of 2 per cent above the Bank Subject to acceptance of your booking, and payment Bank of Scotland of Scotland base rate from time to time. as required below, you will enter into a contract with the 600 Gorgie Road owner of the estate or property concerned, the principal Edinburgh 10. All sportsmen must have third party insurance against terms of which will be set out in a Tenancy Agreement. EH11 3PX sporting accidents.

2. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the ACCOUNT NO: 00841643 11. All instructions and decisions given by stalkers, keepers particulars of the estates and properties contained in our SORT CODE: 80-22-60 and ghillies will be final and must be followed. Failure to websites and brochures are accurate at the time of going IBAN: GB16BOFS80226000841643 comply with such instructions or decisions may result in to print, no representation is given as to their accuracy IBAN BIC: BOFSGBS1SDP the cancellation of the rest of the tenancy. and they do not form part of any contract. 7.3 By cheque drawn on a UK bank 12. Where required it may be a condition of the tenancy that 3. On acceptance of a booking, the let will be provisionally 7.4 By banker’s draft returns of game taken be made to George Goldsmith reserved in your name and an invoice for 50% of the within seven days of the end of the tenancy. rental will be sent out, together with a tenancy agreement. All payments must be made in Sterling or Euros for the Payment should be sent to George Goldsmith and European rentals. Bank charges arising from the transfer of received within 10 days, or by the ‘Payment due’ date, on funds will be payable by the tenant. HOW TO BOOK the invoice, to confirm the booking. Simply telephone us on 0131 476 6500 to discuss your 8. In the event of cancellation of a booking, if the tenancy desired week, fortnight or holiday period and we will confirm 4. An invoice for the balance of the rental will be sent out 8 can be re-let, you will be liable only to pay the difference availability. weeks prior to the commencement of the tenancy, and this between the rental achieved on re-letting (which may be A deposit of 50% is then required to confirm your booking or must be settled within 10 days, or 6 weeks prior to the at a reduced rate) and the rental you agreed to pay, plus the full amount is required if within 6 weeks of the entry date. commencement of the tenancy. an administration fee. If this difference is less than the sums you have already paid, an appropriate refund will be 5. If a booking is made less than 8 weeks prior to the made. If the difference is greater than the sums you have DAMAGE DEPOSITS commencement of the tenancy, the total rental will be already paid you will be invoiced for the shortfall. If the The majority of our properties require a damage deposit of due 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the tenancy. tenancy cannot be re-let, you will remain liable to pay the £500.00, which is refundable after your stay. full amount of the agreed rental. We therefore recommend THE HOME OF COUNTRY CLOTHING 6. Failure to comply with items 3, 4 or 5 above may result that you insure against cancellation. We very much look forward to being of assistance with your in cancellation of the booking and George Goldsmith booking and look forward to hearing from you. 5 MENS & LADIES COUNTRY CLOTHING HALLS • SHOE & HANDBAG DEPARTMENT reserves the right to re-let without further notice. SCOTLAND’S LARGEST CASHMERE HALL • FOODHALL & DELICATESSEN • 600 SEAT RESTAURANT COUNTRY LIVING DEPARTMENT • 10,000 SQ FT SALE SHOP • CONTEMPORARY RURAL ART GALLERY

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