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Five spectacular Scottish homes, from a private island estate to a seaside country mansion, as seen in Country Life

A castle, an island, a 2,000 acre estate. You name it, Scotland has it.

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A view of the island of Eilean Righ from a helicopter
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Argyll and Bute — £6.5 million

The main house at Eliean Righ, which is set in a square shape

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Why just get a house when you can get an entire island? That's what's on offer at Eilean Righ, otherwise known as the King's Island. With 261 acres of land all to yourself, and two three-bedroom homes.

The modern kitchen, with island, at Eilean Righ

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The list of amenities is a mile long, and includes a helicopter hangar, boathouse, garage, workshop and a private shooting range. Wildlife is, of course, abundant.

For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.

Stirlingshire — £2.25 million

A view of levern towers from above

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Dating from the 1930s, Levern Towers is a distinguished Scots Baronial home set in an expansive rural estate.

A wood-panelled study with two armchairs in front of a fireplace

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Accommodation includes six bedrooms, multiple grand reception rooms and an indoor swimming pool, as well various semi-detached lodge houses. Set in nine acres, which includes gardens, sweeping lawns, tennis court, petanque area and a mini waterfall.

For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.

Perthshire — £5.25 million

A view of the yellow home known as Balvarran

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Balvarran is a glorious estate in the heart of Highland Perthshire of some 2000 acres, that can trace its lineage back to 1554.

A snooker room with blue walls and lots of sofas

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The estate, which features a wealth of homes and cottages, is centred around Balvarran House, a B-listed mansion of some nine bedrooms, remodelled and extended by Sir Robert Lorimer.

For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.

South Ayrshire — £3 million

From the water, the very castle-y looking Cloncaird

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If there was a prize for 'Castle that looks most like a castle', beautiful B-Listed Cloncaird would surely win it.

A view of the gardens and fountains at Cloncaird

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The estate extends to some 143 acres, and the main castle features 15 bedrooms, a grand event space, various outbuildings and nine further cottages.

For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.

Argyll and Bute — £2.1 million

A view from above of Ronachan, a large house, looking out over the sea

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Set above the shores of Ronachan Bay and with sweeping views over the Inner Hebrides, Ronachan House is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Scotland's scenery.

A view along the dining room at Ronachan, featuring a large dining table

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The property has been comprehensively restored and refurbished in recent years, and features 13 bedrooms and various cottages on the 10.5 acres of land. Plenty of room for everyone.

For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.

James Fisher
James Fisher
Digital Commissioning Editor

James Fisher is the Digital Commissioning Editor of Country Life. He writes about motoring, travel and things that upset him. He lives in London. He wants to publish good stories, so you should email him.