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Set on the west coast of South Knapdale in Argyll, this historic estate dates back to XVth century and overlooks the Sound of Jura and the Western Isles. The Estate embraces a range of interests and activities, and it is the preservation of natural beauty, history, and culture that unites them all.

Located in a designated Area of Panoramic Quality, the Estate offers views of Jura, Islay, Gigha and Cara, while its rich and varied habitats play host to a diversity of ecological communities. It is home to the only Scottish population of the nationally rare Marsh Pea (Lathyrus palustris) and was the first recorded mainland site in Scotland for the Meadow Thistle (Cirsium dissectum).

Once neglected following widespread social changes that reached this remote corner of rural Argyll, the historic buildings on the Estate are now undergoing a careful and extensive renovation that will take a number of years to accomplish.

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The renewal of the Estate includes the full restoration of the main house, Kilberry Castle — the first such undertaking in over 150 years — which is anticipated to complete by 2028. Once finished, the Castle will be reinstated as a private residence for the Estate's new family owners.

The renovation efforts also envisage the intelligent and sensitive repurposing of numerous properties across the Estate, which are intended to form a foundation for new rural enterprises.

The vision is to give a second life to the Kilberry Estate, harmoniously blending its historic legacy with contemporary practices so as to assure its vitality and relevance for generations to come.

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The Estate brings together a range of interlinked rural enterprises, spanning hospitality, farming, forestry and land management. Collectively, these support the local economy and community through employment, encouraging local trade, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of the area.

In 2025, the Kilberry Fold of pedigree Highland Cattle was re-established with the support of the Highland Cattle Society, marking the return of a breed absent from the land for more than a century, following the dispersal of the original fold in 1923. The Estate's other farming operations are low intensity in character, aspire to embodying the most natural methods and are always informed by values of respect and care.

Local produce is supplied to the Estate's restaurant, The Kilberry Inn, which has won awards from the MICHELIN Guide and other leading names, and champions a farm-to-table ethos and a philosophy of "local first".

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Across all its activities, the Estate is committed to sustaining the local community, by providing employment and social opportunities as well as by collaborating with and supporting other businesses throughout Knapdale, Kintyre and the Isles.

Over the years, the Estate has been the setting for a wide range of artistic and cultural work, from intimate music concerts to major film and television productions. Its enduring appeal to artists and producers alike lies in the authenticity of the landscape and the unspoilt character of the buildings, with each creative endeavour becoming part of the Estate's evolving story.

The vision is to give a second life to the Kilberry Estate, harmoniously blending its historic legacy with contemporary practices so as to assure its vitality and relevance for generations to come.

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