The Prince of Wales has launched a new luxury development at the Queen Mother’s former Scottish holiday home, Castle of Mey, in a bid to attract new visitors to the castle and help the local community to thrive. The Queen Mother passed the safeguarding of her beloved home on to her eldest grandchild – known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland – after her death in 2002, and he’s been dedicated to securing the castle’s future.
HELLO! joined Prince Charles as he formally opened a new ten-bedroom bed and breakfast in the grounds of the castle, the Granary Lodge, which has been designed to pay homage to the castle’s rich royal history. The Queen Mother visited the castle every August and October until she was 101, and a wall filled with black-and-white photographs show her at local dances, the annual Mey games, and walking with her corgis.
© Photo: PAThe Prince of Wales has opened a new bed and breakfast at Castle of Mey
The new lodge was Prince Charles’ idea, based on a similar venture at Dumfries House in Ayrshire. "He was completely involved and approved everything. He always says the devil’s in the detail and he’s absolutely right, because if you get something wrong, it’s wrong forever," said Robert Lovie of The Prince’s Foundation.
Castle of Mey and Granary Lodge (Highland Drones and Angus Mackay Photography)
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To celebrate the opening of The Granary Lodge at Castle of Mey, one lucky reader and a guest will have the chance to experience Scotland’s northernmost royal hideaway as part of a two-night luxury stay in Caithness.
The winner will be treated to accommodation at luxury bed and breakfast The Granary Lodge and will be able to arrive in style via the North Coast 500 thanks to a three-day classic car hire from Inverness courtesy of North Coast Classics, the classic car self-drive specialists in the Scottish Highlands. The prize also includes a VIP tour for two of Dunnet Bay Distillery, Scotland’s most northerly gin distillery, and a bottle of their signature Rock Rose Gin. To be in with a chance of winning, simply enter your email address below:
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