Can you visit Ardverikie House?

Public Access at Ardverikie The public are welcome to walk over the whole of Ardverikie Estate at any time. In order to preserve the special nature of the estate and for the protection of the environment and people we do not permit vehicular access onto the estate itself.

Who lives in Ardverikie House?

The majority of the land was sold off following the two World Wars, and in 1956 Sir John transferred the Ardverikie Estate to a family company under the chairmanship of his son, Sir William Pennington-Ramsden. The company, Ardverikie Estate Limited, still owns and manages the estate today.

Where is the house used in Monarch of the Glen?

Ardverikie House
The home in the series is described as Glenbogle Castle. While Glenbogle Castle was fictional, the series was filmed at Ardverikie House in Kinloch Laggan and near Crubenbeg Country House. Ardverikie House is a stunning example of 19th Century Scottish architecture.

Can you visit Glenbogle house?

Of course Glenbogle is fictional, but Ardverikie, the house and estate where the drama was filmed on location for 7 ‘seasons’ from 2000 to 2005, is very real. Unlike many stately homes in England, Ardverikie – the house and the whole of the estate – remains private and as such is not open for public tours.

When was Ardverikie house built?

1870
Ardverikie House, built in the Scottish baronial style in 1870, is one of the finest private houses in the Scottish highlands / Panoramio.

What happened to Archie in Monarch of the Glen?

Archie is torn but explains that he can’t leave Glenbogle. Archie tells her that he has come to the conclusion that he and Paul can’t run Glenbogle together. He promises Lexie that when he returns from Nepal they’ll start a new life together. Archie and Lexie share a tearful farewell.

Who is Fiona Kennedy’s husband?

Francis Clark
Fiona Kennedy/Husband
Kennedy has lived in her 18th-century, seven-bedroom, four-bathroom house overlooking the Dee Valley with her husband, Francis Clark, for more than 25 years.

How old is Hannah Heerema?

Hannah, 28, is the daughter of singer Fiona Kennedy and granddaughter of the Scottish music legend Calum Kennedy, nicknamed the ‘King of the Highlands’. She is married to 54-year-old Eric Heerema, a Dutchman who made his fortune in investments.

How many series of Monarch of the Glen are there?

Seven
Seven whole series of Highland drama, romance and hilarity!

Where was Ardverikie House used in monarch of the Glen?

Filming location. Ardverikie House and its estate have been used as a location for filming. It is most recognisable as the Glenbogle estate in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen, that ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2005. It was also used in the films Mrs Brown (1997), Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011), and Outlaw King (2018).

Who is the current owner of Ardverikie House?

Ramsden’s son, Sir John Frecheville Ramsden, inherited the lands after his father’s death in 1914. The majority of the land was sold off following the two World Wars, and in 1956 Sir John transferred the Ardverikie Estate to a family company under the chairmanship of his son, Sir William Pennington-Ramsden.

How big is Ardverikie Estate in acres?

Ardverikie, which in its heyday, was part of a 145,000 acre holding, now extends to some 38,000 acres. In the same family ownership for almost 150 years, the Estate has undergone a number of transformations and now offers an ideal location for filming and outdoor activities.

When was the Ardverikie House destroyed by fire?

Sir John Ramsden purchased the Ardverikie and Benalder forests in 1871 for £107,500 (equivalent to £10,083,219 in 2019). In 1873, the house was destroyed by fire, and was rebuilt from 1874 to 1878.