Estates

Mar Lodge

Set amid magnificent Scottish countryside, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Mar Lodge Estate is surrounded by ancient forests, rolling glens, wild rivers and rugged peaks. Originally built as a Victorian hunting lodge for the Duke and Duchess of Fife in 1895, Mar Lodge is an idyllic setting for Highland weddings and an exclusive venue for corporate events, family gatherings and private parties. With luxury self-catering and bunkhouse accommodation within the Lodge and wider estate, your family, friends, guests or delegates are guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Mar Lodge Estate offers a wide range of outdoor activities and pursuits, including ranger-led walks, early bird safaris and archery, as well as traditional field sports, such as stag stalking, grouse shooting and salmon fishing. In addition, the Glenshee and Lecht ski centres are within easy reach, at 13 and 26 miles respectively.

Glen Tanar Estate

Since its very beginnings, Glen Tanar has been inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors amidst 25,000 acres of beautiful Highland scenery. Michael and Claire continue this tradition today, welcoming visitors to their luxury holiday cottages, prestigious event venues and award-winning outdoor activities, in a special place that includes a National Nature Reserve and part of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park. The estate works in close partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland and the Cairngorms National Park. Michael and Claire place great emphasis on conservation and responsible land management on this internationally important site. Theirs is a culture of gradually investing, of constantly improving, of adapting sensitively to changing times. In this way, they aim to balance the needs of a growing business with those of a rural community and unique natural environment.

Glen Tanar Estate came into the Coats family in 1905, when George Coats, great grandson of the founder of the fine thread manufacturer, J&P Coats, bought the land from the Manchester MP and merchant banker, Sir William Cunliffe Brooks. The current owners, Michael and Claire Bruce, have lived in the Glen since 1986 and raised their three children there. They are the fourth generation of the Coats family to own and care for the Estate.

Invercauld Estate

Invercauld Estate is located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Managed by the Farquharson family for many centuries, the Estate extends to 200 square miles of spectacular scenery and is cared for with great respect for the natural environment and to provide employment in the local community. We run two self-catering holiday houses near Braemar, together with Braemar Caravan Park. There are numerous opportunities to walk on the Estate and enjoy some of the country’s finest scenery with the chance to see eagles, red squirrels, ptarmigan, black grouse and both red and roe deer.

Glenmuick Estate

Glenmuick Estate is a traditional Sporting Estate situated in the heart of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. The sporting lodge and self-catering cottages are surrounded by the wildlife and epic landscapes that make Scotland such a truly special place. Managed carefully to enhance its biodiversity and conserve the habitat for all its wild inhabitants, Glenmuick Estate is proud to have a thriving population of Red Squirrel and Black Game as well as a healthy population of Red and Roe deer, Grouse, Salmon and Sea Trout.

Balmoral Estate

The grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and coffee shop at Balmoral will be open to the Public on a daily basis from Friday 30th March until Tuesday 31st July. Opening times are from 10am until 5pm; however, please note that the last recommended admission is at 4pm approximately. Admission charges include parking, access to the formal and vegetable gardens, the exhibitions in the stable area and largest room in the Castle, the Ballroom. Please note that all other rooms within the Castle are not available to the public as these are His Majesty The King's private rooms.