Castle Rental Details

The fairytale, Grade A-listed Aldourie Castle is a feast of turrets and towers nestling amidst beautiful, mature parkland on the south shore of Loch Ness, close to the outflow of the River Ness.  This is Highland scenery at its best, and yet Aldourie is surprisingly accessible, being a mere 4 miles from the outskirts of Inverness and 30 minutes from Inverness Airport.

The Scottish Open Golf Championship is coming to Castle Stuart this July making Aldourie Castle the most spectacular holiday accommodation and only 14 miles away from the course.

Dating back to the 17th Century and much enlarged since, the Castle has been fully restored to its former glory, reflecting the life and times of a Highland laird of the 19th Century. 

Aldourie Castle is available on an exclusive use basis for family get-togethers, house parties, special celebrations and corporate events.

Also available are three delightful cottages, Ivy Cottage, Gate Lodge and Garden Cottage.

Accommodation

The rooms on the ground floor comprise The Red Drawing Room, a wonderful library, Great Hall (suited to music and dance), Laird’s Room, Billiard Room with a large plasma TV, and a large dining room seating up to 30.

Aldourie Castle has 15 bedrooms (12 doubles (many with 4-Posters) - 4 of which can twin neds; 1 twin and 2 singles), including tower rooms at the top of stone spiral staircases.  All rooms have commanding views over the surrounding parkland and/or to Loch Ness. 

Activities

Salmon and Trout fishing Cycling/Mountain Biking – close proximity to Great Glen Way Golf – numerous courses, and both Royal Dornoch and Nairn within 1hr 15mins drive Walking on and off the Estate Inverness theatre, cinema, swimming pool and restaurants within 15 mins drive Billiard Croquet Shopping in Inverness Boat Cruises on Loch Ness or North Sea from Inverness (dolphin spotting) Inverness theatre, cinema and swimming pool within 15 mins drive History and Culture – Urquhart Castle, Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Fort George and Inverness Museum all within a 40 minutes drive – also distilleries and Highland Games. Cairngorms, Glen Coe & Lochaber, West Coast and Northern Highlands all easily explored in a day.

Included

Catering can be provided for exclusive use Complimentary central heating throughout Castle cleaned as required Linen and towels provided Laundry service for personal washing Internet access, TV and stereo Kennels

Extra refundable cost: Good Housekeeping Deposit £500 (payable to owner)

Shortbreaks by arrangement

To check availability and rent please contact our sales team: 01738 451 610  

Local Facilities

You can enjoy wonderful walks throughout the Estate: along the Loch Ness shore, through the 150 year old Arboretum to the newly restored Victorian glasshouses, or through Torr Wood to Dores and beyond.  Cycling, golf, salmon and trout fishing and wildlife watching are readily available on or close to the Estate.

In addition, Aldourie’s central location makes it the perfect base from which to explore the wider Highlands, a vast range of attractions and activity opportunities being easily reached on a day out.  For special events we can organise a wide range of entertainments, including mini Highland Games, clay pigeon shooting and falconry. We also offer a variety of special Themed Weeks and Weekends, including The Best of Scotland, Scottish Gardens and Arts & Crafts.