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The large entrance hall with it's oak staircase, leads up to the main hall. The Carnegie crest is displayed in the stained glass window, and the walls are covered with tartans from the local clans.
The two staircases either side lead down to the basement. The left leads to where the staff were quartered, and would have been the butler's route to the front door. The right leads to the billiard room (under the Dining Room) These areas are currently private.
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The oak staircase leading to the first floor, dominates this hall. Doors lead off to the Drawing Room, and the Dining Room. The natural light supplied by the windows in the roof provide the ideal conditions to view the Italian alabaster sculptures set in the walls and the Laird's collection of antique curios that deck the walls.
Two further doors lead to the current Laird's private quarters.
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This quiet room has bay windows overlooking the gardens and mountains to the east and south. The focal point is the white marble fireplace with it's carved eagles and handpainted Delft tiles depicting sailing ships. The plaster frieze shows Neptune.
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The beautiful and impressive marble fireplace, the thistle cornice and the large picture windows provide the grandeur in this room. The breakfast bar and with its coffee machine and toasters gives you breakfast with a view. The other door in this room leads to the kitchen.
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This modern kitchen with traditional feel provides you with the facilities to cook for your party. This long room was the servery, where the food was brought up from the kitchen to be finally prepared before serving. The original crockery cupboard has been retained and the fitted kitchen has been built to be sympathetic to this large piece of furniture.
Appliances include electric cooker, washing machine, refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven and kettles. A tumble dryer is situated in the north tower. |
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