Inside the Scottish CASTLE that was DEMOLISHED (and its remarkable revival today) | Gordon Castle
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Like so many other historic houses during the mid twentieth century, Gordon Castle faced ruin - a substantial part of the castle was sacrificed and demolished to save its future. Gordon Castle, once one of Scotland’s largest houses, is the family home of the Gordon Lennoxs. Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox work tirelessly to preserve and maintain this exquisite Scottish castle for the future. www.gordoncastle.co.uk
They have transformed the interiors of the Castle to offer exclusive hire as well as offering the all-Scottish experience - with some of the best salmon fishing in the world. Details here: www.gordoncastle.co.uk/stay/s...
And they are growing their own Gordon brand in the magnificent, historic walled garden - one of the oldest and largest kitchen gardens in Britain. To have a slice of Gordon Castle's Walled Garden, SHOP HERE: gordoncastlescotland.com
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8 acres of gardens! I could never begin to do a single acre, much less 8! And they are beautiful! Thank you , Julie for bringing them to us to share.
What a beautiful castle and beautiful scenery!! Always enjoy Julie’s engagement with the owners and her enthusiasm!
No one does these home tours as good as Julie!!! The facts, little bits of information, happy and bright mood. Her active listening and communication skills just shine ✨ thank you for taking us to this amazing estate ❤
Wow, thank you!
Agree this is better than many TV programs…Why has this it been snatched up and shown nationwide…Netflix …Your missing out Buddies
What a wonderful place. I would never have known about it without your fabulous series. Thank you.
The Quality of the presentation and filming..is as good as any BBC production… I’m staggered that You haven’t been asked to make a documentary. For Television…Amazzing
Thank you so much!!
We stayed at the Gordon Castle during our visit to Scotland last year. What an amazing place. The staff were all incredible. We also got to visit Mapperton on the up to Scotland.
Wonderful to read this!
I ❤this American Viscountess!!! So sad that castle is being demolished. I keep a framed photo of the castle my ancestors lived in. Unfortunately, it was demolished in the early 1900’s. I am very impressed by Gordon Castle.
My ancestors castle is a ruin now too, the roof was removed in the 1950s due to taxes but it was abandoned before that. Luckily I live around 40 minutes from it, my ancestors have stayed in the same area of Scotland for one thousand years, I can trace my family back to clan chiefs and lords, my 17th great grandfather married the granddaughter of Robert The Bruce. History is everything to me, to be able to step back in time would be incredible.
@@Glesga_lassie Your lucky to live so close. That must be nice. My 15th great grandfather was Knighted by Robert the Bruce. Our ancestors went to Scotland from Durham, England about 1230. I live in America so I was shocked to find out about my colorful Scottish ancestors lives.
Absolutely breathtaking I never knew there was such a magnificent privately owned , house garden anywhere in the world such as this. Thank you for sharing with us all .
Glad you enjoyed it!
The gardens left me with a breath of heaven, thank you beloved Viscountess, you and your friends are so lovely. 🐝🌸🏵🌻🌼 Ahhh, Scotland, the light there is amazing to bath in, so photographic. Thank you!
Wonderful!
Thanks so much for showing so many old versions of the house so the changes could really be easily seen! ❤
You are so welcome!
Julie is so amazing. She lives in a castle/estate and still excited when she tours other estates
I've wanted to move to Scotland for some time. Being in the US, I doubt that will ever Happen due to living on a fixed income. It makes my heart flutter to even see these videos.
❤ LOVE this story of the revival of Gordon Castle and the passion and commitment of its owners! 👏 👏
What a glorious home and garden! Thank you so much Angus & Zara for sharing your home with all of us. Julie, I believe that Gordon Castle is my favorite one so far. Looking forward to your next video. ❤
This episode is one of my new favorites! This garden was such a joy to see, and their dedication to sustainability. Got some great ideas too. LOVE.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for another fantastic video. The garden is spectacular!! Brilliant idea with the Gordon brand. They are truly maximizing every inch of the vast garden. The sustainability and multi use for the plants and veggies is genius. I love the story about how they came about the logo! Sending love from CT.💕
Glad you enjoyed it!
This opening was spectacular! Thank you again for such professionalism and beautiful music choices! I do love this dramatic story!
Thank you very much!
I think this is one of the best visits to a castel you have done yet...love the garden and their very hard work over the yeears
I can’t believe I’m just now finding you again. Thank you for the amazing content.💜
You are so welcome!
As a florist, that garden is a dream. I can imagine walking, picking flowers and making a bouquet as I go..... beautiful.
💚 Wow wow wow that walled garden 💚
This couple is so cute and sweet I love how she looks at her husband 😍 this video makes me just want to visit
That is the most amazing garden I've ever seen, thank you Julie 🙂
It really is!
Re: Gordon castle owner “We were incredibly naive.” That’s funny. The proportions of it are very beautiful.
Beautiful! Amazing! Thank you for sharing this! My ancestor, Charles Henry Gordon Lennox, was my 11th cousin. 🎉 The 5th Duke was my 8th cousin ! It's fascinating to learn about these estates! The history is amazing ❤! Julie, thank you for discussing mental health care with all of us! The stigma needs taken away so people can feel loved and that they can get the help needed! ❤
Interesting to read your comment! I am a descendant of William Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen, so am glad to see this lovely episode; hence I would love to visit Haddo House near Inverurie (Aberdeenshire). Could Julie pay a visit there please?
Thank you so much for another wonderful video! One always learns so much and you always give such great tours and interesting information.The architecture of these old places, gorgeous historical landmarks and houses, is so beautiful, and it is honestly quite sad that it was demolished. Great video, like always and I loved the music!
Beautiful garden, inspiring people!
Gosh, what a spectacular job this time, Julie! You made us feel as though we could hear those bees & smell the scents in that garden. The variety of produce with seasonal rotation producing such abundance from pretty flowers to that espaliered fruit hanging there like baubles...sigghhh! And even honey! The passion, the results of that passion with the Gordon Castle branded products & services that have evolved under the loving care of this incredibly smart couple! I felt so privileged to see this
Thank you so much!
What a fabulous place! Thank you for taking us with you. ❤
This might be my favorite AV episode yet. What a great story to tell and with such lovely people. Bravo🎉
Absolutely stunning. I would have watched this whole tour if it were twice as long. Maybe there will be a part 2….(wish, wish)
What an amazing transformation of the estate. The innovation and hard work of the owners is inspiring. Kudos to them!
Awesome that you are concerned about mental health! Therapy while watching your videos enjoying the history and subject content about historical castles, homes etc
i love scotland and this place and the people are just wonderful! thanks julie!
Couldn't agree more!
Hi Julie, watching from Texas! I really enjoy all of your videos but this one is extra special! The scenery is so beautiful and the story of the castle is very interesting to me because my ancestors were from Scotland.They are doing some really amazing things, such as the branding ideas. However, the star of the show is the garden, just spectacular! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful place thanks Julie for visiting it
It really is!
OMG! I think you have given me a glimpse of heaven!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
Poor Angus and Zara having to spend 15 minutes in the cold with the workers
Love Gordon setters and love Arne Maynard designs - how wonderful ❤
Top ten places for me! It all comes down to the love of the land. Wonderful! ❤
What an outstanding property! Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
My husband's mother's second cousin was Evelyn Gordon, daughter of Bertram Fuller Gordon, 20th of Abergeldie and Florence Rose. She was born on the Gordon Estate and ran the estate alongside her father. Because of her female status the Estate and Abergeldie castle all passed to a distant cousin when her father died. She was left with an apartment in Edinburgh. My husband was her residual legatee as her only relative; but the Homeopathic society managed a slight of hand with a young man's help and the balance was left to them.
What an amazing place and I’m so in love with the walled garden. Love that their brand products come from that garden ❤❤❤❤❤What a fascinating history and thanks for taking us along 😍😘
Love her enthusiasm and energy. Appreciate the subject matter. Amused by her very expressive, unreserved American-style body language. Very much wish she would find another response to every statement than “right”. In an interview setting, it’s a conversational tic that distracts the viewer from the content of the conversation. A simple nod would suffice in most instances.
I love the Corvette she is driving, a classic American car to visit some classical British houses
Great video! They are living in their own special Heaven🥰💕
“He died without issue that he was prepared to talk about.” 😉
Absolutely stunning! Thank you. ❤️🇦🇺🇺🇸🇬🇧
This whole place is fantastic & the people who tend it are so nice. It would be amazing to rent it with several friends & feel royal for a few days!
WOW, AMAZING KITCHEN GARDEN, just WOW!!!!!
300k acres!! What a tremendous estate!
That room with the staircase..💖
Julie, thank you so much for the fun video. I am from Minnesota .
Thanks for watching!
I ❤ your videos. Thanks for visiting all those estates. I’ve only been to a few in the UK but your videos give us a chance to see more than we ever could. You also have a great camera person! Who do you bring with you to film?
One of your best episodes. Thank you
Love your channel so many inspirations for future travels
What a beautiful place, Julie!
It really is!
So frustrating that we saw so little of the interior of the house. And none of the inside of the Tower building at all. I did love the gardens but could have done without most of the fishing footage. I enjoy the AV episodes but am always disappointed when the episode does not focus on the actual building more, including the interior.
What a fabulous estate!
I missed the premier, will have to watch alone 🥲 Audrey, Upstate NY. 💕 Your programming and all you are doing along with Mapperton and Luke!
Yes! Thank you!
Wonderful l love your videos so amazing
Thank you so much 😀
Nice gardens I don’t have anything like that but I do trimming around the church so I do identify with some of the work😉
Thank you for going to Scotland!!!
Our pleasure!
Thanks for sharing this. Amazing work ❤
I read that 900 Aristocratic Heirs died during WWI. It took down the English Aristocracy along with a large number of European Monarchs.
Such a beautiful castle. Just another amazing episode. Was that gin merely 5.99? 🤔
You should coordinate a discount code for all their products! I love the logo. With we had smell-o-vision whe u were sampling 🤗
Thank you. Beautiful gardens and great conversations.
and amazing effort!
That was extremely interesting 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello from Texas
Beautiful gardens
Beautiful 😊
Many thanks!
OMG Julie!
That Looks Like One Of Your Hawks(At The Entrance!)))
Is It?!)))…
❤Jacqueline(from across the pond)❤️
P.S. I Took A Screenshot Of It But I Don’t Know How To Submit It Here So Ya Can See!)
Hello from Colorado 😀
Hello there!
Thanks!
WOW Nancy!!! Thank you soooo much!!!! xxx Julie
Hello from Iowa ❤
Julie, what will you be able to implement from here to Mapperton? Enjoyed the tour. cgzone8
Hello there! ✌
Thanks for the visit
P.P.S. Ugh! I Put Hawks!…I Meant Eagles!)))lolol
Jacqueline
Very much like a South Patagonian gardens not that rare as most of them were of Scottish
ancestry, my political aunt was Margaret Gordon, on my fathers side I'm a 22 great grandaughter of Duncan of Strathbogie 5th Earl of Fife through Hamiltons
When are the eagles going to be back on the entrance?
As an American, I have a hard time understanding a government who taxed their citizens so heavily post WWI and WWII to put the United Kingdom back together post the wars.
The people decided they were fed of being exploited so they voted for those who would build decent housing, give them sick pay, old age pensions and decent healthcare. Not that complicated. Where was the money going to come from?
Once independence is passed we will decide who comes into scotland.
Julie, I know money is tight. But there must be somewhere in the country that can put dome blonde in your hair. It will take 20yrs off your looks. You are so beautiful blonde!! You take such good care of yourself, except for this one thing. It’s every five months! You can do it 😊😊😊 are you putting color in at home??? Looks like it, it’s just not you!
Does the estate have wild animals - like bears, who would seek out the salmon? I obviously know nothing of this.
Probably yes, will have Stag, Otter, red squirrel, osprey, golden eagle no doubt
No bears in Scotland. Not many salmon in the river these days either.
I love the garden and would LOVE to come visit it someday. ❤