Kinloch Castle has had some significant media attention over the years see a list of articles below – click to READ MORE to be taken to the direct article.
3 September 2025, Historic 19th-century castle … hits market for £750k, A historic 19th-century Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rùm has been listed for over £750,000, featuring 20 bedrooms, ballroom, and rare items like a functioning orchestrion—listing emphasizes community and environmental requirements for buyers. — Read more
3 September 2025, Kinloch Castle: One of Scotland’s most beautiful buildings for sale at £750,000 – but only to a buyer who’s able to save it from ruin, Highlights the low asking price vs. estimated £20m renovation cost, and stresses the need for long-term stewardship benefiting local community and ecology. — Read more
29–30 August 2025, Kinloch Castle on sale again after Greens minister ‘torpedoed’ bid, Covers the renewed listing following collapse of a previous sale due to political intervention; NatureScot now seeks a buyer committed to community and sustainability. — Read more
Last month (August 2025), Ex-Green minister accused of ‘killing’ sale of derelict castle, Unpacks the political fallout from the 2023 deal collapse, highlighting public ownership challenges and high maintenance costs. — Read more
27 August 2025, Historic island castle visited by The King put up on market after locals agree to sale, NatureScot lists Kinloch Castle for sale at £750,000 following local research indicating community support. — Read more
27 August 2025, Scottish island castle and its contents back on market – for £750,000, Sale includes historic contents like Steinway piano and silk wall hangings; community backing at 67%. — Read more
28 August 2025, A new dawn? Isle of Rùm’s Kinloch Castle back on market after locals agree sale, Emphasises castle’s inherited interiors and the call for active community involvement in future use. — Read more
28 August 2025, ‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity as Scottish island castle … is back on sale, Frames restoration as a unique opportunity and details exotic historic features and setting. — Read more
27 August 2025, Kinloch Castle put up for sale by NatureScot, Official NatureScot announcement confirms price and notes community-approved sale strategy. — Read more
August 2025, Ex-Green minister accused of “killing” sale of derelict castle, A political dispute erupted over the 2022 sale attempt of Kinloch Castle. MP Angus MacDonald alleged former minister Lorna Slater blocked the deal despite only four locals opposing it, while maintenance costs exceed £60,000 annually. — Read more
August 2025, Kinloch Castle on sale again after Greens minister ‘torpedoed’ bid, NatureScot has re-listed the 27-room Edwardian mansion for offers over £750,000, with strong local support for redevelopment and stipulations for community and environmental commitments. — Read more
August 2025, Historic 19th-century castle … hits market for £750k, Highlights the price, contents, rarity of features like the orchestrion, and stresses the need for buyers aligned with communal land values. — Read more
December 2022, Saving Kinloch Castle, Chronicles the campaign to restore the castle, details the failed sale attempt with Jeremy Hosking, and emphasizes KCFA’s role and ongoing challenges to save the property. — Read more
March 2023, Rum resident raises community concerns over the restoration of Kinloch Castle, A local resident voices concerns that restoration plans could harm the community and surroundings. — Read more
June 2022, NatureScot discuss sale of Kinloch Castle with potential new owner, NatureScot entered advanced negotiations with Jeremy Hosking, conditional on creation of a charitable trust for conservation and public access. — Read more
January 2020, Kinloch Castle, Isle of Rum, Highlights KCFA’s restoration goals including reopening the hostel and museum, notes SNH rejected their asset transfer bid. — Read more
March 2018, [Wikipedia–based entry], KCFA explored forming a community interest company and applied for asset transfer to take over the castle from SNH. — Read more
2003, BBC Restoration finalist, Kinloch Castle featured in BBC’s Restoration series, raising its profile despite the project’s eventual failure to secure funding. — Read more
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