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The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle
Dornoch, Highlands, United Kingdom · Independent · Grand Luxury
Originally the personal Highland retreat of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who completed the current Scottish Baronial castle in 1898, the estate remained in the family until 1982. It was reimagined as a private members' club in 1995 by entrepreneur Peter de Savary and has since undergone extensive restoration under current owner Ellis Short to maintain its Edwardian splendor. Today, it operates as an exclusive residential club where members and invited guests experience the estate as a private home.
- 34 rooms
- Opened 1995
- Neighborhood: Skibo
About The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle
- 8,000 acres of private Highland wilderness for hiking and ATVs.
History
Originally the personal Highland retreat of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who completed the current Scottish Baronial castle in 1898, the estate remained in the family until 1982. It was reimagined as a private members' club in 1995 by entrepreneur Peter de Savary and has since undergone extensive restoration under current owner Ellis Short to maintain its Edwardian splendor. Today, it operates as an exclusive residential club where members and invited guests experience the estate as a private home.
The setting
12.1 miles from 15th-century Dunrobin Castle. 21.8 miles from Tarbat Ness Lighthouse.
Experiences
- Carnegie Links golf — 18-hole Championship course on the Dornoch Firth shore, 6,903 yards, with no tee times.
- Golf tuition — Lessons with resident PGA professionals, for beginners and accomplished players alike.
- Loch Evelix fishing — Boat trips onto Loch Evelix for fishing with knowledgeable ghillies.
- Shooting range — Shooting practice on site.
- Skibo Equestrian Centre riding — Private lessons, estate treks and beach rides for riders of all ages and abilities.
- Zorbing — Zorbing in the steel-framed, glass-paned pool.
Amenities
- Carnegie Links Championship Golf Course
- Indoor swimming pavilion and luxury spa
- Equestrian center for hacking across the estate
- Field sports including clay pigeon shooting and fishing
- All-inclusive gourmet dining with a "Laird's life" ethos
- 8,000 acres of private Highland wilderness for hiking and ATVs
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