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Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Monday, 13 August 2007
About us
The Family
Kennedy Clan Crest: A dolphin.
Kennedy Clan Motto: Avise La Fin (Consider the end).
Kennedy Clan History:
This family originated from Ulster and are descended from Duncan of Carrick who lived in the 12th century. The first mention of the name is that of Gilbert Mac Kennedi who witnessed a Charter from the lands of Carric in the reign of William the Lion.
Glen Finart
The name is derived from Glenfinart Estate and the word Glenfinart is taken from the gaelic "Glen Fineard" meaning Gathering Place.
The Glen Finart Deer Park was originally the estate home farm and contained some two hundred acres of arable and hill grazing.
The population at the time was in the region of 200/250 (in the Glen Finart/Ardentinny area), occupied as estate, household and farm workers with their families.
Glenfinart Forest stretches some seven miles from Gairletter Point on Loch Long to near Carrick Castle on Loch Goil. The now known forest area is part of what used to be, in the 18th century, the estates of the Earls Dunsmore which occupied most of this almost peninsular land, bounded by Lochs Long and Goil to the south, the Holy Loch to the east. and in the north by Loch Eck.
The various woodlands on Glenfinart Estate would seem to date around 1800-1862 with the bulk of the woods being planted by the Earls Dunsmore with other small plantations added by the Douglas family.
Changing hands through the years, the area was gradually reduced to smaller estates, until 1860, when the then Glenfinart Estates which contained lands bounded by Gairletter Point on Loch Long, to Whistlefield on Loch Eck, and Carrick Castle on Loch Goil was sold in lots, much of it in the 1920's. The total area amounted to about 13670 acres.
Kennedy Clan Crest: A dolphin.
Kennedy Clan Motto: Avise La Fin (Consider the end).
Kennedy Clan History:
This family originated from Ulster and are descended from Duncan of Carrick who lived in the 12th century. The first mention of the name is that of Gilbert Mac Kennedi who witnessed a Charter from the lands of Carric in the reign of William the Lion.
Glen Finart
The name is derived from Glenfinart Estate and the word Glenfinart is taken from the gaelic "Glen Fineard" meaning Gathering Place.
The Glen Finart Deer Park was originally the estate home farm and contained some two hundred acres of arable and hill grazing.
The population at the time was in the region of 200/250 (in the Glen Finart/Ardentinny area), occupied as estate, household and farm workers with their families.
Glenfinart Forest stretches some seven miles from Gairletter Point on Loch Long to near Carrick Castle on Loch Goil. The now known forest area is part of what used to be, in the 18th century, the estates of the Earls Dunsmore which occupied most of this almost peninsular land, bounded by Lochs Long and Goil to the south, the Holy Loch to the east. and in the north by Loch Eck.
The various woodlands on Glenfinart Estate would seem to date around 1800-1862 with the bulk of the woods being planted by the Earls Dunsmore with other small plantations added by the Douglas family.
Changing hands through the years, the area was gradually reduced to smaller estates, until 1860, when the then Glenfinart Estates which contained lands bounded by Gairletter Point on Loch Long, to Whistlefield on Loch Eck, and Carrick Castle on Loch Goil was sold in lots, much of it in the 1920's. The total area amounted to about 13670 acres.
Monday, 6 August 2007
Culzean House
Situated at the Gateway to the Scottish Highlands near Loch Lomond, within Scotlands First National Park, Culzean House is part of a tranquil 30 acre family-run country estate which lies in the heart of Glen Finart.
This beautifully restored 7 bedroom house caters for up to 10 adults and 4 children with 2 en-suite double rooms, 2 family bedrooms with their own bathrooms, one en-suite twin room and 2 single rooms. The comfortable living area hosts a lounge with wood-burning stove, traditional farmhouse kitchen and separate family dining room. For added rest and relaxation the private hot tub and sauna overlook the estates very own Red Deer Park with uninterrupted views of the picturesque hills.
This is the perfect destination for family or group gatherings giving you all the warmth and comfort of home and more. For those wishing the home comforts but not the chores, there is a restaurant and bar on the estate to cater for your needs. Why not dine in the restaurant or have our Chef prepare your food to order and have it delivered to you. The choice is yours.
The surrounding area offers picturesque scenery, fantastic forest walks, romantic beach walks and activities such as mountain biking, horse riding, river and sea fishing all on your doorstep. Local activities include quad biking, sailing, climbing, and the River Rocket high speed adventure boat rides on the Firth of Clyde. For those seeking days of rest and relaxation then visit the Benmore Botanical Gardens, board the last ever sea going paddle steamer The Waverleyor have a round of golf at one of the many local courses. We also arrange guide and vehicle for day tours or packages to enable you to see more of what Scotland has to offer.
Culzean House
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