Who owns Ardkinglas house?
Who owns Ardkinglas house?
David Sumsion
It remains the property of the Noble family, and is open to the public on a limited basis. The 18th-century woodland gardens are open all year round….Ardkinglas.
| Ardkinglas House | |
|---|---|
| Built | 1906-1908 |
| Architect | Sir Robert Lorimer |
| Architectural style(s) | Scottish baronial style |
| Owner | David Sumsion |
Can you stay at Ardkinglas house?
There is self-catering accommodation and the Woodland Garden is open all the year round with an outstanding collection of plants and trees, including the “Mightiest Conifer in Europe”.
What makes Ardkinglas estate so special?
Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, against a spectacular background of mountain and forest, Ardkinglas Estate covers about 4800 hectares. Ardkinglas house is an architectural gem and provides a very special setting for weddings, family parties and other events.
When was the Ardkinglas House built?
The present house at Ardkinglas was completed in the autumn of 1907 and is generally considered to be the architect Sir Robert Lorimer’s masterpiece. It was built at a time when traditional materials were skillfully and creatively mastered by expert craftsmen but where a wealth of new technology could be incorporated into the design.
Can you have a wedding in Ardkinglas House?
Although not open to the public, Ardkinglas House, the masterpiece of Robert Lorimer, is registered for weddings and civil ceremonies. These can be held in the house, on the terraces or in the woodland garden perhaps in front of the mightiest conifer in Europe, or come to Ardkinglas for your reception and have it in a marquee on the lawns.
How many animals live at Ardkinglas?
Ardkinglas Estate currently covers around 12,000 acres, mostly of hill ground, home to 1,000 ewes, 20 cattle, many deer and other wild animals, sealife and birds.
