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TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EXCLUSIVE USE PROPERTY IN SCOTLAND
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle on the
Isle of Harris on the western side of Scotland has been described
as 'heaven on earth'.
This historic Scottish
castle is truly unique offering
luxury hotel accommodation
for both individuals, corporate
and sporting events, all on a grand scale within a breathtaking
wilderness.
Amhuinnsuidhe castle is situated
in a stunning and romantic seaside location with views to South
Harris and the islands beyond and is world famous for its sea
trout and salmon fishing. A stay at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
is a memorable Scottish island castle experience. Live in an unspoilt
widerness, with easy access from the airport at Stornoway, served
by the Scottish international airports of Glasgow, Edinburgh and
Inverness.
| What a place
Amhuinnsuidhe
Castle is, a glimpse of paradise, and surely the best
place on earth. I go into a trance just thinking about
it. It's the memories, hundreds of them going back about
thirty-eight years, they have a clarity like no other
memories. |
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The castle name “Amhuinnsuidhe”
is the Gaelic for “sitting by the river” and, indeed,
one of the fishing rivers enters the sea next to the castle.
The castle has its own hillside gardens and is surrounded
by 55,000 glorious acres of Trust-owned land – designated
under European legislation for its plant and bird life, and a
paradise of steep hills and sea cliffs, white sand beaches and
turquoise seas, remote glens and lochs.
Designed in the Scottish Baronial castle style by
the architect David Bryce and built in 1865 for the 7th Earl of
Dunmore, the castle now functions as a prestigious venue for house
parties.
The sale of the original North Harris Estate in 2003
inaugurated a new era of estate proprietorship. In what has been
acknowledged as Scotland’s biggest friendly land buy-out,
the 55,000 acre North Harris Estate was purchased in a joint bid
by the residents of North Harris and Ian Scarr-Hall. The new owner
is committed to helping ensure the long-term environmental and
economic sustainability of this exceptional estate.
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Estate
Manager Innes Morrison and his attentive team personally welcome
all guests and ensure that on departure they are already planning
their return.
A
visit to Amhuinnsuidhe Castle provides an insight
into the historic and Celtic culture of the Outer Hebrides. Now
leave behind the stresses of modern day life and enjoy the castle
which is fully staffed and all meals are provided, the emphasis
being on fresh local produce which can include seafood (lobster,
scallops and prawns) as well as salmon and sea trout and the island’s
venison and lamb. Any special requirements can of course be catered
for. The
castle still boasts all its traditional features which now combine
with a professional and attentive staff to provide a superb getaway
location for a maximum of 20 guests.
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