On the banks of the river Isla sits a house with a story to tell

View of the entrance gates of Linn House, a grand and historic Scottish manor surrounded by well-manicured gardens.

In 1872, Robert Kynoch-Shand purchased a stretch of woodland on the banks of the river Isla overlooked the beautiful Linn of Keith.

It was here he built a Victorian mansion, built from local sandstone the house was complete with tower, crow-stepping, gables and dormers.

In 1993, The Chivas and Glenlivet Group recognised the grandeur of the house and gardens and embarked on a journey to restore it to its former glory.

Two bridges over a serene river surrounded by lush greenery and flowers in the grounds of Linn House.
Image of a vase of flowers on an elegant mahogany table with a whisky bottle and glass.

Opened to the public in 2020, every corner holds a treasure waiting to be discovered. Visible from the front of the house are the original gargoyles and crests including one bearing the initials RKS – Robert Kynoch-Shand.

Surrounded by five acres of lawns, shrubs and woodlands, the grounds contain the remains of a Victorian walled kitchen garden, restored to their original splendour.

Close up of a hand carrying a whisky glass while walking in the grounds of Linnhouse surrounded by flowers.
Map of the North of Scotland showing the location of Linnhouse and a compass.

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