Did you know Scotland holds over 900 islands? Some are inhabitable while others sit only with wildlife, and some even hold iconic residences such as Kinloch Castle. It’s currently up for sale asking just £750,000, an amazingly reasonable price that likely reflects its remote locale and it’s need for significant love and care.
Set on Isle of Rum in the at the head of Loch Scresort, the stately Edwardian-era residence sits on 18 acres and looks out to moody, coastal scenery. Accessible by a 90-minute ferry service from Mallaig, which is located 105 miles from Inverness, or helicopter for those with plenty to spend, the estate promises privacy, serenity, and prestige.
The interiors of Kinloch Castle are full of wonder. In the grand hall, there are mullioned bay windows, original wooden panelling, a balustraded gallery. Close by, there’s also Jacobean-style staircase with a rare electrically-powered mechanical orchestra under it, one of three ever made by Imhoff and Mukle of Germany. Sir George Bullough and Lady Monica Bullough called the castle home, and much of Sir George’s collection from worldwide journeys still inform the decor. In the 1890s, he acquired troves of treasures, many of which can still be seen in the spaces today. From horse racing memorabilia to Indian brass tables, the contents are all to be included in the sale.
With 20 bedrooms and seven principle reception rooms—including a ballroom and a library—the castle has great restoration potential and is awaiting someone to make it radiant once again, either in a residential or hospitality capacity. A wedding venue, private home, boutique hotel, or even a wellness spa could be in Kinloch Castle’s future. According to the listing, held by Savills, refurbishment and development may cost over £10 million depending on a new owner’s ambitions.
The landscaping is not to be overlooked either. There are formal Scottish gardens, a Japanese garden, woodland trails, a bowling green, a nine-hole golf course, and hothouses growing all kinds of tropical fruit. Quite an opportunity for a developer with vision or someone with aspirations to take on a legacy project, a castle at this price point isn’t something you find every day.