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SCOTTISH FARMHOUSE ON THE ARGYLL COAST Inveraigen Farmhouse sits on a hillside in a private estate with magnificent views overlooking a lake where there is a beach and a small boat with outboard for fishing or picnics. Perfect house for a family of 8. The Argyll coastline is outstandingly beautiful, dotted with tiny fishing villages and boasting high mountains, deep sea, and inland lakes. The
house is centrally heated and has modern day comforts. Golf at Dunoon, 15
miles away. Glasgow 1 1/2 hours. 4 bedrooms. |
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| ELEGANT CASTLE IN THE HIGHLANDS WITH TENNIS
COURT AND MAID SERVICE Baledmund Castle is an elegant, baronial house in an extraordinary Highland setting of over 15 acres of pastures and woodlands overlooking the charming town of Pitlochry. The castle is just over an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow and an hour from famed St. Andrews. Within striking distance are famous castles such as Glamis (home of the Queen Mother), Balmoral (one of Queen Elizabeth's homes), and Blair Castle (home of the Duke of Atholl and the Atholl Highlanders, Europe's only private army). During the summer season, there are many Scottish events: pipe bands in full tatan regalia, traditional country dancing, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre with plays and concerts. Salmon can be seen leaping the dam in town. Balemund can hold up to 16 persons in its 9 bedrooms. For home entertainment, a personal piper can be arranged, and there is a billiard room. |
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| A FULLY-STAFFED MANSION FOR
WORLD-CLASS GOLFERS AT ST. ANDREWS...MEALS INCLUDED Strathtyrum is a magnificent late-17th century mansion on a 400 acre estate adjacent to the St. Andrew's links, belonging to the Cheape family, six of whom have been captains of this famous club. One of the links is named "Strathtyrum". It is a haven for up to 12 persons in its 7 bedroom suites. The residence is fully staffed with domestic help and an excellent cook. Meals and wines are included, with the exception of dinner on two evenings. Ample Scottish breakfasts prepare you for a day's play and splendid dinners are served in the evening. Riding, shooting and fishing can be arranged as can golf at numerous other courses in the vicinity. There is much to do other than golf: beaches, great antique shops and galleries to explore, numerous welcoming pubs. Edinburgh is just an hour away. Early
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