Guisachan has a colourful history. Distinguished visitors have included artists Millais, Kokoshka and Landseer, writers Trollope and, more recently, Iris Murdoch, and prime ministers Churchill, and Gladstone who broke with his normal routine of felling trees and planted some here; they are now a fine stand of Douglas firs. There are other trees planted in the park by the Duke and Duchess of York (later George V and Queen Mary) and the Crown Prince of Japan, and in 1999, Prince Andrew.The last wolf in Scotland is said to have been shot at Guisachan, and the first ever Golden Retriever was bred in the estate kennels.

"We thought the lodge was very well equipped
(we had two babies in our party)"

"We had a wonderful few days...a really friendly comfortable house"

Hilton Lodge is a beautiful family house with great character, in a magnificent parkland setting, secluded but not isolated, just 50 minutes from Inverness with its airport and station. It is at the head of Strathglass, one of the most beautiful glens in the Highlands. Two of Scotland's highest waterfalls are a short walk from the house, and the famously wild and beautiful Glen Affric is just over the hill.

"Jenny and Raymond are a great team and looked after us so well"

"We would love to return".

There is a wide variety of activities for the sportsman, golfer, walker, rider, birdwatcher, botanist or anyone who enjoys being in one of the most beautiful unspoilt areas in Europe. It is on a 4,500 acre private estate, with scenery ranging from elegant parkland to wild mountains.

The house dates from the eighteenth century, with additions made by the current owner's great grandmother, Lady Islington (who also lived in and decorated Home House and Dyrham Park), and refurbishment that has respected its period character. It provides warm and comfortable accommodation for up to fourteen people, although smaller groups will feel at home in the central part of the house.

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