Who owns Mar Lodge?
the National Trust for Scotland
Mar Lodge Estate is a highland estate in western Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which has been owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) since 1995. Its principal building, Mar Lodge, is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of the village of Braemar.
Who built Mar Lodge?
Alexander Marshall Mackenzie
Mar Lodge is a sporting lodge 5 miles (8 kilometres) to the west of Braemar and the principal building on the Mar Lodge Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland….
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| Architect | Alexander Marshall Mackenzie |
| Developer | Duke and Duchess of Fife |
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When was Mar Lodge built?
1895
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.
Is National Trust in Scotland?
The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known as the National Trust for Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Urras Nàiseanta na h-Alba), is a Scottish conservation organisation….National Trust for Scotland.
| Formation | 1 May 1931 |
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| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Location | Scotland |
| Membership | 330,000 |
Where is the Linn of Dee?
Derry Lodge and the Linn of Dee is a 7.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking.
Who owns Braemar Lodge?
Neil Dougan has a reputation as a visionary and a dreamer. He is the great enthusiast behind a string of high-profile luxury property ventures, but with six companies folding in just four months leaving debts of at least $20 million some say it is time the dreaming stopped.
Who owns Slains Castle?
Sir John Ellerman
The owners, the Earls of Errol, were an influential family in the Cruden Bay area for many years and prospered after William Hay (the 18th Earl of Errol) married the daughter of King William IV. Overtime the Hays fell upon hard times and in 1919 the castle and contents were sold to Sir John Ellerman.
Can you camp at Linn of Dee?
Toilets are available in the Linn of Dee car park during the summer season. Wild camping is permitted on Mar Lodge Estate. Campfires are not permitted near trees, in forests or on peaty ground – as Mar Lodge Estate is made up of a mixture of these habitats, campfires are not permitted anywhere on the estate.
What does Linn of Dee mean?
The photograph of the Linn of Dee illustrates the attributes of a typical ‘Linn’. A linn may also refer to a waterfall or a pool at the foot of a waterfall, with the derivation a confusion of Scots Gaelic linne (pool) and Old English hlynn (torrent).
Where is Marmar Lodge Estate?
Mar Lodge Estate is a highland estate in western Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which has been owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland since 1995.
Why choose Mar Lodge Estate?
Mar Lodge is an idyllic setting for Highland weddings and an exclusive venue for corporate events, family gatherings and private parties. Self-catering holiday accommodation is available in Mar Lodge itself and in various smaller lodges on the estate. Taste the essence of Mar Lodge Estate!
How big is Mar Lodge in Scotland?
Its principal building, Mar Lodge, is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of the village of Braemar. The estate is recognised as one of the most important nature conservation landscapes in the British Isles and occupies nearly 8% of the Cairngorms National Park, covering 29,340 hectares (72,500 acres).
Can I book self-catering holiday accommodation at Mar Lodge?
Self-catering holiday accommodation is available in Mar Lodge itself and in various smaller lodges on the estate. Taste the essence of Mar Lodge Estate! Every purchase supports our work to protect the Caledonian pinewoods and restore them to their former glory.