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Castles in the Scottish Highlands - Inverlochy Castle Hotel, Scotland
Inverlochy Castle Hotel in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland, was built in 1863 by the first Lord Abinger and remained a private residence until 1969 when it was converted to a luxurious country house hotel. Its reputation for gracious hospitality goes back as far as Queen Victoria's visit in the autumn of 1873. Accompanied by her trusted ghillie John Brown, she remarked in her diary that she had never seen a lovelier or more romantic spot in the Scottish Highlands. Dinner is an experience to savour and the view to the distant mountains sets a visual feast that is a perfect compliment to the outstanding food and notable wines before you. Built in 1863, this Highland castle is uniquely situated between two of Scotland's most famous landmarks - Ben Nevis and Loch Ness, and stands proudly within some of the most magnificent scenery in the Scottish Highlands. With just 17 palatial bedrooms, this "hidden gem" is wonderfully discreet, and is surrounded by 500 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens, leading down to its own private loch. To journey to Inverlochy is to experience all of its diversity in a memorable passage through history. The roads and railway lines from lowland Edinburgh and Glasgow meet on the steady climb up through the Scottish mountainside to the haunting wilderness of Rannoch Moor, a foretaste of the majesty of Glencoe, sombre with the memories of a centuries old clan battle. Coming North from Inverness, the route skirts the awe-inspiring Loch Ness and its elusive resident before culminating in the glorious tranquillity of Inverlochy. Contact information:
Inverlochy Castle, Torlundy, Fort William, Inverness-shire
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