Aldourie Castle

Dores, Loch Ness

Highlands

Scotland

Historic County: Inverness-shire

Circa Date: 18th century, incorporating 17th century elements, w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Aldourie was the family home of the Arts & Crafts artist Mary Seton Watts (born Mary Seton Fraser-Tytler). In 2014 Anders Holch Povlsen purchased the Aldourie Estate for £15 million. In 2019 it was reported that Povlsen owns 221,000 acres of land in Scotland, making him the largest landowner in the country.

Comments: Historic Environment Scotland calls Aldourie "...an exceptional example of 19th century Baronial architecture."
Architect: William Burn

Date of Birth: 1789
Date of Death: 1870
Nationality: British
Notes: Son of Robert Burn. William Burn's nephew, John McVicar Anderson, was the successor of his architecture practice.

Date: 1839
Designed: Jacobean style additions
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Architect: Robert Stodart Lorimer

Date of Birth: 1864
Date of Death: 1929
Nationality: British
Notes: Scottish architect who designed just four houses, of which Ardkinglas is noteable.

Date: 1902-03
Designed: Additions

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House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape
Past Seat / Home of: William Fraser, 18th century; Fraser-Tytler family here from 1754 until the mid-20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01463-751-309

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.aldouriecastle.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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