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The Scottish castle you can stay in this Hogmanay with 'beautiful Cairngorms views'
30.12.2022 - 19:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Everybody has their own preferred way of celebrating Hogmanay, whether it's a quiet evening at home or heading out with friends or family.
If you're after something a bit more extravagant, however, and have the money to spend, you may be interested in renting out an entire Scottish castle.
Rothes Glen is luxury castle nestled in the heart of Speyside, with stunning views towards the Cairngorms. The area is famous for its whisky, and the castle's history is closely tied to the spirit.
The property was built by the Dunbar Dunbar family in 1893, and was designed by the famous whisky architect Charles Chree Doig. Doig is famous for introducing the pagoda design to Scotch whisky distilleries.
Later, during World War Two, Rothes Glen was commandeered by the Army, after which the family decided to sell the property in 1946. After this, it was converted into a successful hotel that remained popular all the way through to 1998, at which point it became a private home once more.
Nowadays, Rothes Glen can be booked out for exclusive private use, sleeping up to 28 guests across 14 en-suite rooms. Its listing on Celtic Castles states: "Whether it's opulence or comfort, luxury feasting or outdoor adventure you are looking for, Rothes Glen is the ideal place to enjoy the very best Scottish hospitality in the heart of whisky country."
The property has undergone "extensive refurbishments to the highest specifications", and looking inside it exudes luxury. Walking in the main entrance, guests will first be greeted with the "opulent" hall that includes an Italian mosaic floor, a crystal chandelier, and a stain-glass lay-light.
Moving through to the reception rooms, each one is bursting with character. There is an impressive selection of
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