Where was the TV Programme Monarch of the Glen filmed?
The BBC Television Sunday evening series ‘Monarch of the Glen’, produced by Ecosse Films, was filmed mostly in the Badenoch area, including locations in Laggan, Newtonmore, Kingussie and Kincraig.
Where is the Monarch of the Glen Castle?
Ardverikie House
Monarch of the Glen, the hit BBC TV series produced by Ecosse Films was filmed here in Badenoch over a period of some 6 years. Glen Bogle Castle is in fact Ardverikie House, on the shores of Loch Laggan, some sixteen miles south west of Newtonmore.
Who owns house in Monarch of the Glen?
Ardverikie Estate
The majority of the land was sold off following the two World Wars, and in 1956 Sir John transferred the Ardverikie Estate to a family company under the chairmanship of his son, Sir William Pennington-Ramsden. The company, Ardverikie Estate Limited, still owns and manages the estate today.
Can you visit Glenbogle house?
Of course Glenbogle is fictional, but Ardverikie, the house and estate where the drama was filmed on location for 7 ‘seasons’ from 2000 to 2005, is very real. Unlike many stately homes in England, Ardverikie – the house and the whole of the estate – remains private and as such is not open for public tours.
Why did golly leave Monarch of the Glen?
Golly Mackenzie is a fictional character in the Scottish BBC TV series Monarch of the Glen . In order to leave Glenbogle he stole something from the house, however his father just put him in shame and Golly learnt to like the estate. Hector gave Golly the post of ghillie when he became Laird.
Can you stay in Ardverikie Estate?
Best known as “Glenbogle” from the BBC series “Monarch of the Glen,” Ardverikie offers visitors the opportunity to stay in one of our holiday houses and experience the stunning scenery that made the series so popular.
Is Glenbogle a real place?
While Glenbogle Castle was fictional, the series was filmed at Ardverikie House in Kinloch Laggan and near Crubenbeg Country House. Ardverikie House is a stunning example of 19th Century Scottish architecture.
Can you visit Ardverikie castle?
Public Access at Ardverikie The public are welcome to walk over the whole of Ardverikie Estate at any time. In order to preserve the special nature of the estate and for the protection of the environment and people we do not permit vehicular access onto the estate itself.