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Scotland

The Doune of Rothiemurchus (The Doune)

Aviemore, Badenoch and Strathspey

Highlands

Scotland

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

Status: Partially Extant

19th century additions demolished in the 1980s

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film Historic Houses Member

  • House & Family History: For years The Doune was virtual ruin; since 1975 it has been undergoing an ambitious restoration program. The House was described by Elizabeth Grant of Rothiemurchus (born 1797) in her book, "Memoirs of a Highland Lady."

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The grounds include the Hunting Lodge, built in 1877; Loch an Eilein castle, a ruin standing on an island in the loch; and archaeological sites of Bronze Age settlements.

  • House Listed: Category B

    Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape

  • "Monarch of the Glen" (BBC TV series, 1999-2003). "Maggie" (BBC TV series 1981-82, as a Highland farm). "The Duellists" (1977).

  • Current Seat / Home of: Grant family

    Past Seat / Home of: Elizabeth Grant of Rothiemurchus, early 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01479-812-345

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.rothiemurchus.net

    Historic Houses Member: Yes

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