Building Work Could Start Within Weeks at Taymouth Castle Estate
Construction on luxury homes at Taymouth Castle could begin soon, promising significant changes for the local community.
Taymouth Castle, Kenmore, Perthshire, Discovery Land Company, Luxury Homes, Community Development
Kenmore: Exciting news! Construction of the first homes at Taymouth Castle could kick off in just a few weeks. The folks behind the luxury resort are eager to get started in early 2025.
Discovery Land Company, which bought the estate back in 2019, plans to build around 140 exclusive homes. Prices will start at a whopping £4 million, so these aren’t your average houses!
They’ve already done a fantastic job restoring Taymouth Castle itself, pouring in £100 million to bring the Victorian gem back to life. It’s now open to guests, and people are loving it.
Right now, they’re waiting for approval on plans for 20 properties from the local council. The community council recently shared that house building is set to begin soon, but the timeline will depend on how quickly the plots sell.
There’s also some buzz about the golf course on the estate. They’ve stopped moving earth for now, and major work should wrap up by the end of January. Golfers will be back on the course soon!
In the wider Kenmore area, the Taymouth Castle team is making a positive impact. They’re working on reopening the old Taymouth Trading shop as a pub, but that might take a bit longer than expected.
Locals are really hoping for a pub since the Kenmore Hotel is closed for renovations and won’t reopen until 2026. The estate has also been busy improving the village with new bins and a defibrillator.
Despite some pushback from a protest group worried about the development, many locals are excited about the changes. The project is expected to create around 250 jobs and boost the local economy significantly.
Overall, it looks like Taymouth Castle and Kenmore are on the brink of some big changes, and the community is ready to embrace them!