Weighing a catch from the River Oykel in the late 1950s.

A 1950s advertisement for salmon fishing on the Estates.

The later Lairds of Balnagown were descendants of Sir William Wallace through Elizabeth, the wife of Admiral Sir John Lockhart Ross, who inherited Wallace's estate. According to tradition, the ancient wooden chair which is now in the hall at the castle belonged to the great patriot.

William Ross, the first true chief of the Clan Ross
and 1st Laird of Balnagown, received royal confirmation
of his possession in a charter of King Robert 2nd in 1375.

A glimpse of the castle as it appeared in the late 17th Century is provided by the portrait of a boy.

The west side of Balnagown Castle in 1958.

A photograph taken in the late 60s, of the castle
showing it in a very sorry state.

The immaculately restored Balnagown Castle,
the Scottish home of Mr. Al Fayed.