the Renovation
Our renovation project will be a long process.
Our long term plan is to restore the whole castle. As the internal fittings have either been removed or severely damaged we plan to replace as sympathetically as possible using replica products and modern techniques where necessary.
The first phase has got off to a great start! We have cleared the site from trees and bushes, reclaimed the driveway and lawns, emptied some rooms of rubble, removed the ivy and secured stone work where necessary.
We have converted the old gas house into a tea room and small shop that services our visitors and volunteers.
We have set up and opened a luxury glamping venue in the forest and have plans to extend this later this year.
We have fully restored the courtyard and have replaced the glass roof.
We have started work on the internal rooms within the courtyard which will form separate bar areas as part of a new and unique intimate event space.
We are in the process of renovating the old Pooks Horse Stable into an outside bar.
We have so far completed two cloakrooms and have made good headway into the specialist bar areas. (A whiskey bar, craft beer bar and champagne room)
And we are now taking bookings for weddings!!!
The next phase is to reinstate the scullery and castle kitchen so that we can provide catering facilities for afternoon tea parties in the courtyard and for weddings on site. We have also started work on our beautiful Chapel. This will allow us to offer a variety of unique wedding spaces from marquees on the lawn, intimate gatherings in forest or courtyard and within the eighteenth century chapel.
The rest of the castle will provide three self-contained luxury apartments for our children to make into their homes in the future. We plan to open a boutique hotel visitors an luxury event space for corporate events.
There is soo much work ahead!
We regularly run volunteer weekends at the castle and love to share our passion for the place. If you would like to volunteer please do get in touch.
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More photos from Culdees Castle Estate in Perthshire. More beauty by day and by night. It's a truly magical place in both lights.
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I was quite relieved to see it matched !
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I got to do a job at Culdees Castle Estate this week! I felt that bunting was definitely required to celebrate. Tracey, Rob and family so welcoming, it was an amazing experience. Thanks so much.
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Some images taken today to record ongoing deterioration and priority for restoration. #culdeesrenovation
Love that Rob has managed to restore this gorgeous light fitting. Two hundred years old and still stunning. This was one of the original light fittings hanging in my last restoration project at Clarence House in Kent. Maybe it was destined to move to Culdees. Clarence House was the original farm house on Walmer Castle Estate and in its later years occupied by nuns. This property was a complete wreck when I bought it and was my biggest restoration until I met Rob and we found Culdees! #culdeesrenovation
It’s our 1year glamping anniversary today!!! Thank you so much to everyone that’s glamped with us for your support over a difficult year. A huge thanks to those of you that have visited a few times! So looking forward to expanding our site next year #culdeesrenovation #culdeesglamping
I’m sorry more fairy light images because I just love them so much! #culdeesweddingsandevents #culdeesmansionhouseandcastle #culdeesrenovation
This is what happens when you have to clear out a blocked 200 year old castle drain 🙈#culdeesrenovation #gettingthroughit
This evening has been spent worthwhile. Waxing the woodwork, painting doors and castleettes and our first socket in the courtyard. Love that we’ve renovated these old stables and reused all the original wood to make a colourful front wall. Flooring salvaged from the castle makes a great upstand and just so in love with our castle sink. This place is taking shape! #culdeesrenovation
Many people comment that I have great vision. I looked at this turret room two years ago, when it was full of rubble, no roof and covered in Ivy. My initial thought process still does not change. This room once hung the animals from the shoot on a revolving drying spike. I see a bright and light champagne bar! A spinning carousel stocked with bubbles. A room where you can take time to choose, experience and sip champagnes. What do you see it as? #culdeesrenovation