Balmacara House

Balmacara House

ID: HCD00204 DESCRIPTION: The driveway leading to Balmacara House on the shores of Loch Alsh. Sir Hugh Innes had the house built as his residence in the early 1800s when he bought the Balmacara estate. After World War I the estate was sold to Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton, both great benefactors to the area. In 1947, after Lady Margaret's death, the estate - then extending to 8,770 acres - was given to The National Trust for Scotland This image can be purchased. For further information about purchasing and prices please email Skye and Lochalsh Archives PLACENAME: Balmacara DISTRICT: South West Ross OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ROSS: Lochalsh CREATOR (AV): Duncan Macpherson PERIOD: 1930s SOURCE: Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre COLLECTION: Duncan Macpherson (photographs) Asset ID: 11931 KEYWORDS: