House & Family History: The actor Billy Connolly purchased Candacraig House in 1998 from Body Shop founder Anita Roddick for £590,000; he sold the Estate in 2013 for approximately £2.75 million to the Scottish-American couple Marc and Lynne Lino (she's Scottish and he's American). During Connolly's ownership Candacraig hosted many musical performances and famous guests such as Judi Dench, Ewan McGregor, Steve Martin, and the late Robin Williams.
Garden & Outbuildings: Candacraig is set in 14 acres of grounds, which includes a walled garden.
Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
Author: Sayer, Michael
Year Published: 1993
Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
ISBN: 0859551970
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category B
Park Listed: Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Marc and Lynne Lino, since 2013.
Past Seat / Home of: Wallace family, 1901-83. Anita Roddick, late 20th century. Billy Connolly, 1998-2013.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01975-651-461
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.candacraighouse.com
Historic Houses Member: No