Self-Catering Accommodation

There is some accommodation available on the estate such as Wellbank Cottage.

Additional accommodation and property to let often becomes available, some of which can be rented on a more permanent basis.

If you wish to enquire about staying on Airlie Estates please contact the Estate Office at Airlie Estates, Cortachy, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 4LY to check availability.

Wellbank Cottage

This charming cottage is available to let weekly or monthly throughout the year.

Location

Wellbank is located in the heart of the Angus Countryside and yet conveniently situated for Kirriemuir, 5 miles, Forfar 8 miles and Dundee 22 miles. It is located approximately 1 mile from the village of Dykehead and the beautiful scenic glens of Prosen and Clova.

Accommodation

The cottage has been fully modernised to provide a first class holiday residence. The accommodation, which is all on one level, comprises:-

For your convenience an electric cooker, refrigerator, washing machine and tumble dryer are in place and the house has full oil fired central heating. Blankets, bedlinen, crockery and cutlery are all provided.

Rates

The rates detailed below include coal, logs, electricity and any local telephone calls.

January-March £932.00 per week plus VAT
April £1020.00 per week plus VAT
May-August £1079.00 per week plus VAT
September £1020.00 per week plus VAT
October-December £932.00 per week plus VAT

Arrivals/Departures

Tenants should not arrive before 3.30 pm on their date of arrival and will also be required to leave by 10.30 am on the day of their departure.

Weeks are bookable from Sunday to Sunday only but enquiries are welcome for weekends and short breaks, subject to availability

Bookings

All bookings or enquiries should be addressed to the Factor, Airlie Estates Office, Cortachy, by Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 4LY. Tel 01575 570108 or fax 01575 540400. Or click here to send a booking enquiry.

Airlie Castle

Keeping a fifteenth century Scottish castle in the family hasn’t been easy. Airlie, as we have called the pink sandstone structure since 1432, was not built by my family – it was bought, presumably for its fine defensive position, though that did not stop the Earl of Argyll from burning the place to the ground almost two centuries later, during the Bishops’ Wars. There’s a famous ballad, “The Bonnie Hoose o’ Airlie,” that recalls the terrible event and “the smoke and flames so high.” In 1746 another disaster arrived on the heels of the Jacobite Rebellion, when King George II confiscated what was left of the charred family seat. It wasn’t until half a century later that the then Lord Airlie was allowed to return from exile in Versailles. With a retinue of French masons, according to family lore, he whimsically added a Georgian country house to the castle’s remains. The next significant improvement wasn’t made until late 1800’s, when Blanche Airlie, my great-great grandmother, decided to transform what was essentially a walled vegetable patch into an elaborate topiary garden. But all this bloody history seems to pale next to the task that I have inherited, which is to restore this family jewel to its former glory’. An extract from David Ogilvy in Vogue magazine.

The castle today makes an ideal place for a family re-union, sporting break or to celebrate Christmas or Hogmanay in style. It is very much a family home and children are welcome.

Weddings

Weddings can be held at Airlie Castle.
Airlie Castle has accommodation for 14 plus accommodation for 4 in the cottage. However, it is ideally suited to parties of between 14 - 16.

Ground Floor

Playroom with Table Tennis table, Record Player. Solid Fuel Burner, French doors to garden. Kitchen with Aga and dishwasher. Sitting Room with open fire. Separate W.C. Utility Room with tumble dryer and washing machine. Boot Room.

First Floor

Drawing Room with open fire (CD player). Dining Room seats 10/12 with open fire. WC. Library/Study with an open fire and piano.

Second Floor

Master bedroom (Tower Bedroom) with 4 poster, built in wardrobes, steps down to en-suite bathroom with bath, w.c. and basin. Single Bedroom with door to bathroom (main) accessed from hall. Bedroom with 3 single beds for children, open fireplace. Double bedroom with wrought iron bath, twin enamel basins and lovely views.

Third Floor

Single bedroom (Pink bedroom) with basin. Separate WC. Small Bathroom. Double bedroom. Further bedroom with 3 single beds.

The Cottage

The cottage is part of the castle and comprises:
Sitting Room with open fireplace. Kitchen with walk-in larder.
Twin bedroom with open fire and hand basin. Further twin bedroom with open fire and hand basin. Bathroom and w.c.

Rental

The housekeeper comes in to clean for two hours, three times a week. Additional housekeeping can be arranged. Linen and towels are included.
From £4300 per week for up to 16 guests and £4500 per week for Christmas Week and New Year.

Shooting

Rough shooting can be organised by prior arrangement which takes in the grounds of Airlie Castle. Pheasant shooting is also on offer at Cortachy Castle Sportings, which is the sister estate to Airlie Castle.

Walking

Airlie Castle is 10 minutes drive from Kirriemuir, known as 'The Gateway to the Glens' which provide excellent hillwaking together with ski-ing at Glenshee. Airlie Estates have a network of walks which are open all year round, more details can be found at www.airlieestates.com.

Golf

The area is well known for its range of outdoor pursuits. Golf courses in the area include Kirriemuir, three at Alyth, and the famous Rosemount championship course at Blairgowrie.

Fishing

Fishing is available at Airlie Estates, Cortachy on the River South Esk more details available from telephoning the Estate Office on 01575 570108

Games Room

Should bad weather prevail or on a winters evening the Castle has the added amenity of a Games Room which has a snooker table and a table tennis table.

Tennis Court

A grass tennis court is available during the summer months.
For more information and availability please contact the Airlie Estate Offiice on office@airlieestates.com telephone 01575 570108 or fax 01575 540400.