House & Family History: Noted artist Gerald Laing purchased Kinkell in the 1960s and began the long process of restoring the castle, an experience he documented in his 1974 book "Kinkell: The Reconstruction of a Scottish Castle." During the 1960s Laing created some of the first and the most enduring pop images, such as his famous Brigitte Bardot image.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Farquhar Ogilvie-Laing

Past Seat / Home of: Gerald Laing, until 2011.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No