One of Scotland's most significant historic estates has been placed on the market, with Brechin Castle in Angus available for offers over £1.6 million.
Jointly marketed by Rettie and Savills, the A-listed castle occupies a commanding position above the River South Esk and forms the centrepiece of a 64-acre estate featuring around 40 acres of designed policies, a celebrated 13-acre walled garden, salmon fishing, estate cottages and a range of traditional buildings.
The estate has remained in the ownership of the same family for generations, making the sale a rare opportunity for buyers seeking one of Scotland's landmark country properties.
Parts of the castle date back to the 13th century, although it was substantially rebuilt in the early 1700s to designs by Alexander Edward, incorporating elements of the original medieval fortress. It has served as the seat of the Earls of Dalhousie since the 17th century.
Today, the castle offers eight reception rooms, 16 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, blending historic architecture with modern family living. Original features include a grand entrance hall, portrait gallery, Flemish tapestries and elegant entertaining rooms overlooking the River South Esk.
The estate's walled garden is regarded as one of Scotland's finest private gardens and includes formal topiary, mature specimen trees, ornamental glasshouses, vine houses and a rare curved Victorian peach house. It has traditionally opened to visitors through Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
Additional estate properties include several cottages, lodges and a Category B-listed stable block, offering potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.
The estate also benefits from around 470 metres of salmon and sea trout fishing on the River South Esk.
Alastair Houlden, director of country house sales at Rettie, said Brechin Castle was 'more than just an illustrious country house; it is a legacy' and expected strong interest from buyers in the UK and overseas.
He said: “If walls could talk, these ones would tell centuries of Scottish history. The sale reflects a rare opportunity to acquire an estate shaped over hundreds of years that continues to serve as an atmospheric family home.
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"With the castle as its centrepiece, the surrounding estate, extending to some 63 acres, offers all the amenity and spectacle befitting a property of its stature. The outstanding policies encompass one of Scotland’s most noteworthy walled gardens and support a wide range of sporting pursuits, notably salmon and sea trout fishing on the River South Esk.”
Jamie Wedderspoon, rural agency director at Savills Aberdeen, described it as 'one of Scotland's most remarkable country homes', combining architectural significance, gardens, fishing and lifestyle opportunities.
He added: "Having remained in the same family's ownership for generations, opportunities to acquire an estate of this calibre are exceptionally rare and we expect interest from buyers both within the UK and overseas."
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