#skibocastle

[lahilden]

Skibo Castle

Skibo Castle is located in the Highland county of Sutherland in Dornoch, Scotland. The castle was built in the 18thcentury and overlooks the Dornoch Firth. An earlier 13thcentury castle sat on this site and served as the residence for the Bishops of Caithness. In 1545, the estate was given by the church to John Gray to form an alliance against the threat of Protestantism. In 1745, Robert Gray surrendered the estate and it was later purchased by a relative who built a modern home on the property. The property changed ownership numerous times. In 1898, wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie purchased the dilapidated estate. Carnegie proceeded to put two million dollars into the property to build a baronial mansion house with turrets and battlements. He also created the Loch Ospisdale, constructed an indoor Olympic sized heated swimming pool, and added a 9-hole golf course. Skibo Castle remained in the Carnegie family until 1982, when it was purchased by businessman Peter de Savary, who instituted the private, members only Carnegie Club. The castle went through a 30 million dollar restoration to create a luxury Edwardian sporting estate. The club was sold to Elis Short in 2003. The grounds house eleven well-appointed lodges, extensive gardens, and an artificial lake called Lake Louise. The castle boasts 21 guest rooms, a spa, a private library, and a clubhouse with a restaurant. Activities include golf, swimming, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, and archery. Skibo Castle houses the Carnegie Club and is only open to its 650 members, however the public can make tee times for golfing. 

[marniescarlet]

#TBT #TheLibraryIsOpen With @therrclub at #skibocastle With @lepustra @dontdodrugsdometh #EarlEaling @fancychances #BenjaminLouche @louisemholland #MarnieScarlet @maxdeviant1 #Drag #surrealism #Queer (at Skibo Castle)

[cherithreadgill]

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[lynk-photography-blog]

The stunning clubhouse bar @carnegieclub @skibocastle one of the most beautiful places on the world. #luxuryhotels #bnb #holiday #vacation #trip #guesthouse #instagood #instaphoto #villa #hotellife #room #suite #suites #tripadvisor #hotelreview #hotelphoto #beautifulview #boutiquehotel #resort #tour #travel #lifestyle #bed #hotel #restaurant #condenasttraveller #thecaterermag #scotland #durnoch

[thegolfshopco]

RT @gullanegreens: RT @skibo_GK: Great day for a few holes, fescue looking happy 😃 and the views aren’t bad either #barenbrug #skibocastle #visitscotland #fescue #carnegielinks #sunshine https://t.co/gffHOVuZDf (via Twitter http://twitter.com/TheGolfShopCo/status/1064581586564337665) https://ift.tt/2QbwedG

[trendymood]

Just Pinned to Illustration - Drawings: Illustration for @skibocastle working with @showmedialondon #design #illustration #illustrator #garden #botanics #drawing #Regram via @rynfrank https://ift.tt/2Nhkl4L

[seamusgolf]

At the wondrous links land #SkiboCastle , thank you for sharing @louisalexanderwolcott from the trek // #farandsure https://ift.tt/2zmqnuS

[udozzo-blog]

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[lynk-photography-blog]

The way the summer sun @skibocastle makes it everything even more beautiful. You can follow me if you would like to see more.

[cherithreadgill]

#DesmondandDempsey #PopUp #tbt #SkiboCastle #D&D #luxury #sleepwear - #styleblogger #cherithreadgill #shoppingblogger - #chic #pajamas #robes #100%cotton @desmondanddempsey

[cherithreadgill]

Bye bye #SkiboCastle...!!! #historical #skibocastle #scotland #Highlands #luxury at its best... - #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #cherithreadgill

[cherithreadgill]

Departing #SkiboCastle - Such an amazing visit!!! #Highlands #Scotland #travel #friends #lifestyleblogger #CheriThreadgill

[cherithreadgill]

A warming fireplace, with all the comforts of home.... #historical #skibocastle #scotland #Highlands #luxury at its best... - #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #cherithreadgill

[cherithreadgill]

Magical...!!! #Dinner at #skibocastle - #dress #mmissoni - #Scotland #Highlands - #luxurious #carnegieclub #history #styleblogger #lifestyleblogger #cherithreadgill

[cherithreadgill]

#Dinner is served...! Follow the #Bagpipes - #skibocastle #Scotland #Highlands - #carnegieclub #history #styleblogger #lifestyleblogger #cherithreadgill @skibocastle

[cherithreadgill]

#Skibo bound!!! - #Scotland #TheHighlands #SkiboCastle #luxury #hospitality #carnegieclub #travel #holiday - #lifestyleblogger #cherithreadgill #styleblogger #style