Kinross House Estate - The incredible restoration of one of Scotland’s most significant properties

An in depth interview with owner of Kinross House Estate, Donald Fothergill and Director, Kiran Fothergill as we explore the refurbishment of one of Scotland's finest properties.
Kinross House is the architectural jewel in Scotland’s crown, and undoubtedly one of the finest private residences in the UK. Built in 1685, the masterpiece of Sir William Bruce, Kinross House is Scotland’s first neoclassical Palladian mansion, and is set in the first designed landscape in Scottish architectural history. Today, the House has been fully restored to create a majestic home which sits comfortably amongst the finest properties in the world and constitutes a celebration of beauty, history, design and architecture. Kinross House won the UK Sotheby’s Restoration Award in 2013.
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[@mulemule]

*"Love is never **_rational."_** Bless Fothergill for being gloriously "mad" enough to dare this monumental and exquisite restoration.*

[@diannaperley9193]

What an extraordinary gift to give to Scotland. Bravo, well done!

[@adilsonjoaomartins5949]

Very good 🥰👏👏👏🏼👏🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏾👏🏾🎇🔝💞🙌🏼

[@johnmcdonald5998]

Few material things make me take pause and stand in awe...this labour of love is one such gift. Bless you for having realized your dream!

[@chandarussell]

How lovely now that it’s restored.

[@risk5riskmks93]

Eighteen months? This gentleman is a phenomenon.

[@jeromecoward9370]

Both are extremely eloquent - refreshing!

[@patriciasalem3606]

What a stunning transformation. Having worked for an architect that specialised in restoring significant 17th and 18th century properties in New England, I know what a labour of love this truly was. Added to my bucket list!

[@janinemcdonnell9221]

Sir, you have had done a exceptional job in restoring this beautiful House, well done. Thank you.

[@travellinglight77]

What a wonderful treasure. This exciting restoration is remarkable. I love Scotland 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤ and bless its people.

[@michaelwilcox5168]

Wow, the garden was planted TEN YEARS before the cornerstone was laid! Now that rich!

[@vickilindberg6336]

So gracious. In the U.S. we say "Money Pit " Bravo. So well done & so brave to try. Location, location, location.

[@brianmorgan9811]

Absolutely wonderful that you have restored this property. The romantic relation to Mary Queen of Scots make it a unique property. Many thanks for your wonderful restoration! (I'll never be able to afford your prices to enjoy it, but the fact that you have restored it is good enough for me!) Well done, and every success in the future!

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

Absolutely magnificent . This is such a beautiful living piece of Scottish history . Congratulations and i lift a glass of scotch to a job well done .

[@MarioRamos-c7e]

I am in awe of this restoration project.

[@cindybogart6062]

What a wonderful house this is….. so breathtaking!❤

[@DrSchleck]

The garden with its perennials is on point.

[@dwhite3209]

Gorgeous!

[@StoppedForaWhile]

Amazingly beautiful sights and landscape. Lucky to live there!!♥♥♥

[@kasondaleigh]

Lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[@timothylaws4549]

Incredible

[@richardfleming6473]

What a beautiful revealing film. Well done to the Forhergills. I’ve visited Kinross so many times over the years but never seen the house. How I would do love to see it and treat my partner to a spa treatment

[@jb7287]

Beautiful !❤

[@Paulco67]

Now, this is how you do it! Far better than a crappy soulless modern hotel.

[@markw999]

Three years seems like an ambitious timeline honestly. 18 months seems insane unless you have a 200 person team or something.

[@robshaw3655]

Respect for such an undertaking

[@philipwellsrealestate]

I’d love to get my hands on some of that cider! Amazing work on the restoration. Three cheers!

[@Randolph1233]

As a truck driver I delivered three loads of building material to this building’s restoration.

[@LEGACYFOCUS]

Perfect location....lovely estate❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaeld.5699]

Watching from Ireland Spectacular great to see this restoration.

[@renedugarte3898]

Fantastic beautiful place thank you for showing us this amazing view well done 👍

[@allensaunders449]

A fantastic project to completion

[@micheladerry5681]

bellissimo. U did a great job, congrats

[@Johnmell100]

I've always thought that this is one of the most beautiful houses in Scotland and I feel lucky to live very near to it. What a fantastic job you have made restoring it. Thank you.

[@justjacqueline2004]

WOW!

[@bunberrier]

I'm glad that happened. Money well spent.

[@MarioRamos-c7e]

I can only imagine how much that must have cost.

[@TheMrGixxer]

Absolutely beautiful ! From Italy

[@GSCGraysEstateAgency]

Fantastic. Thank you.

[@karrinwilley8079]

Sweet Jesus..it's heaven on earth❤

[@patrick.lin.]

Stunning!

[@Caocao8888]

What a magnificent estate!

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

MAGNIFICENT. Repeat MAGNIFICENT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️‼️

[@dewservices]

Now that's an inheritance.

[@chetanburman2514]

Beautiful 😍

[@EverythingWavy]

What dreams are made of.

[@AnnaSokyra]

I love Scotland , It was love at first sight I have been to Scotland several times, and it still fascinates me enormously, Thank you for such a beautiful video

[@geoff2027]

Wow...

[@petergough2534]

My goodness just beautiful

[@shabirhassandar1088]

Beautiful

[@invinciblecucumber]

Kiran is like a hottie from Bronte novels...❤ And the house is gorgeous too.

[@Marty_Wanlass]

He seems like the type that will carry his father's dream forward to the future. Moran Taing, gentlemen.

[@prasenjitdey4222]

Scottish Castle of Dreams, it looks more like it propped out of a Princely "Fairy Tale" book. 🤩

[@carolyncrider8217]

Wow

[@arikreed7931]

LOVE

[@aninda2457]

Awesome 👏 plus, I loved the way cricket match is being played over there… is this castle open to tourists ?

[@kinrosshouseestate]

Thank you! Yes, the Castle is open to tourists between May and September each year.

[@eurekadocumentary]

i see kinross house estate. i subscribed

[@ritahorvath8207]

. Plant more trees ! 🌳 🌳 🌳

[@janjantimalsina1465]

💚

[@gwendolyn7462]

I'll take the job of the gardner; talk about a DREAM job

[@rubytroy7756]

And to be used 🎉🎉🎉

[@LOUI2054]

A dream

[@ibosquez5238]

Dude, you need solar panels on your roof. It'll bring you electric bill way down.

[@damithsewwanda6330]

I'm looking for buy Castle like this in Scotland. But I can't find enyone can help me ?

[@mrwizard8753]

i rather live and own the castle island then the whole thing :)

[@AlvinLeong-me3iu]

Imagine the energy and the expenses put in😅

[@charleslucas2657]

Restaurer un château c'est toujours bien. Mais cette habitude de recevoir une clientèle dans les étables...

[@jakecavendish3470]

Och aye the noo

[@hariomsoni8575]

What's price😂😂😂😂😂

[@cliftonbowers6376]

Love the place 😮

[@sandorsmassageservices]

Exquisite Estate, thanks for sharing!!!

[@СергейПрол-ч7ф]

A BAS LE CAPITALISME!!!🚩

[@kevmagill5163]

Thank you for the work you've done, the work you're still doing, and all the work you plan to do to keep this beautiful piece of Scottish history alive. Labour of love indeed. ❤

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

Well said.

[@robbygroze5544]

Beautiful

[@PLegalrep]

I am a descendant of St. Margaret Mary. I am amazed at what you have done and am proud that you highlight her final dwelling on the island.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Wow. St. Margaret Mary, pray for us!

[@co-opadmin9562]

Me too! Hello cousin, from Australia!

[@kokonana4086]

Breathtakingly beautiful and yes "love is never rational"! So glad to see both the father and the son speak so well about this estate.

[@phylliswood8120]

Absolutely stunning . Thank you for restoring the house & not just letting it go to ruin . My husband & myself love going up Scotland (i originally come from Scotland) so maybe come to the house sometime . Thank you for sharing

[@RossTaylorific]

God bless you for preserving our heritage.

[@snowman1185-v]

oh my god. stunning!

[@shannoncallahan7614]

Magnificent. Thank you for sharing this.

[@julienwallner9573]

WOW!

[@tiatemjentzudir4998]

It must be extremely tough to keep it alive such a huge incredible heritage.👍✨👍

[@helenarice8739]

Stunning restoration of a beautiful country home I myself lived on the Hopetoun Estate at the main gate lodge as a groom many years ago for the Marquis so the work you have done is a testament of your love for your home ❤️

[@TheHarmonicReactor]

Truly magnificent work.

[@gwendolyn7462]

MINE!!!! I'll take it😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩

[@AlisonSwanson-q9d]

Amazingly beautiful sights and landscape. Lucky to live there!!. I am in awe of this restoration project..

[@TPK846]

So beautiful, i wan to go there.

[@1mezion]

Could only imagine the amount of money spent to restore it to its former glory

[@Stand663]

I had no idea Scotland had such beautiful grand country estates. You need to advertise a bit more, because enthusiasts like me would gladly visit, for holidays, history, fishing, even plain old sightseeing. It looks absolutely beautiful. I could imagine a historical drama filmed there. Amazing scenery. ❤

[@CaptainSpalding69]

Surely you’re not being serious here? You had no idea Scotland had beautiful estates and countryside, and we need to advertise it? Wow…

[@Art-is-craft]

@@CaptainSpalding69 It think the person meant an estate of that style which is not as common in Scotland as it would be in the south of England or France.

[@rubytroy7756]

It’s wonderful to see these beautiful buildings are being restored 🎉🎉🎉

[@weeguy52]

I live just over the hills and used to go on the ferry to the islands as kid😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomashunter5707]

Wow

[@1P0T]

18 months? Wow..

[@arikreed7931]

Amazing🎉

[@minecamf-ee7ih]

Cricket

[@threemonths6321]

This story is similar to the TV show GHOSTS made for US & UK. Interesting renovations though!!

[@12TribesUnite]

Oh i wonder who was driven off that land really originally (Jews? That lion there was a hint..) free m a sons must know..

[@michelecampanelli5419]

👍👍👍

[@lucianasalles7272]

👒

[@Riasatmaseeh]

🍀🍀☘️☘️🌳🌳🌴🌴☘️☘️🥗🥗🪴🪴🌲🌲

[@AbdulKhan-pm3hd]

Beauty.

[@TruthOverAgenda-u7o]

Beautiful. Well done❤