US EditionHistoric Castle Put up for Sale for £750,000 After Islands Back Plan
Most island residents support the sale to fund redevelopment that benefits the community; buyers must commit to long-term use supporting nature and local economy, officials said.
- Scotland's nature agency, NatureScot, has put Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum up for sale with offers over £750,000 in 2025.
- The sale follows a Scottish Government report showing most islanders support selling and redeveloping the Category A listed former hunting lodge.
- Built between 1897 and 1900 for Sir George Bullough, the turreted castle includes original wood panelling, Victorian bathrooms, and a rare German orchestrion.
- Prospective buyers must submit a statement explaining how they will use the castle and support Rum's nature, sustainability, culture, and economy, reflecting islanders’ call for long-term community commitment.
- A previous plan by businessman Jeremy Hosking to buy and conserve the castle collapsed in March 2023 amid disputes with Minister Lorna Slater, underscoring challenges in securing restoration investment.
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