Glen Doll Lodge, Glen Clova, By Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8

Imposing former shooting lodge, in a stunning location at the head of a beautiful Angus Glen.

Description

Glen Doll Lodge is an imposing Victorian former shooting lodge, believed to date from 1872, on the edge of Glendoll Forest at the foot of the rugged peak Craig Mellon. Lying to the south is Driesh (947m), one of the of the most easterly Munros. Glen Doll is deeply woven into Scottish history. In the late 1800s the owner of the then 10,000 acre estate attempted to restrict access, leading to a legendary court case with local shepherd Jock Winter and the Scottish Rights of Way Society, resulting in a victory for public access in 1888. Jock’s Road, a trail to upper Deeside, starts at Glen Doll. In the 1930s the estate was acquired by the Forestry Commission, who then sold the lodge to the Scottish Youth Hostel Association, who used the property up until 2001. It has since been in private ownership. Since 2007 it has been used firstly as a fabulous country house, and from 2016, when it was acquired by the current owner, as a successful holiday retreat - Over that time considerable renovations and improvements have been made to both the lodge and a linked apartment, known as The Cottage, which can be part of the main house or used separately. Given its past usage, the lodge has potential for a variety of purposes, subject to any necessary consents. The lodge provides spacious accommodation with eight bedrooms, six of which are en suite, and impressive reception rooms. The Cottage has two further bedrooms. Recent sympathetic improvements include the creation of a sizeable dining room from three smaller rooms, upgrading en suites, together with some replumbing and rewiring in 2022/23. A new water tank has been installed, together with a fire alarm system. Traditional features remain, with cornices in the halls, reception rooms and bedrooms.

The house provides ideal guest accommodation or works well as a large family home, in a tranquil setting, secluded yet accessible, and surrounded by Forestry and Land Scotland woodland. The attractive harled house has a slate roof, adorned with ornately carved bargeboards, and arranged around a courtyard. It is approached by a drive through the trees, which cumulates in gravelled parking. A covered entrance porch with fitted benches, opens to an entrance hall with a wooden floor. Off this is a double aspect sitting room with dado rail and wood burning stove. The impressive hall has a wooden floor and staircase to the first floor, while a fine dining room has two fireplaces, shelves, Amtico floor and doors to a south facing porch. The imposing double aspect drawing room has a bay window, fireplace with wood burning stove and two wall lights, while a games room has a fireplace and two cupboards. Beyond is a tiled WC with washbasin; a back porch to the courtyard; and a laundry room with a sink, two washing machines, three dryers, small chest freezer and clothes pulley. Also off the entrance hall is an office with walk in cupboard, which leads to a fully fitted kitchen with wooden worktops with dishwasher, sink, oven/grill, Rayburn stove, and an island unit with a hob, under counter fridge, together with a wooden floor and shelved larder with an under counter freezer. Off a stone flagged inner hallway are back stairs, two walk in cupboards (one housing an under counter fridge and freezer, and wine fridge), a partially tiled WC with washbasin, and a door to the cottage.

The landing has two walk in cupboards. Bedrooms are named after features on the old estate. Opposite bedroom 1 is a partially tiled bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 2 is double aspect with an en suite with bath, shower, double washbasins and WC. Bedroom 3. Bedroom 4 links to a shower room with washbasin and WC (which links to the landing). Bedroom 5 is double aspect with a tiled en suite with bath, shower, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 6 has an en suite with shower, washbasin and WC. Opposite is a WC with washbasin, while bedroom 7 has an en suite with bath with shower, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 8 has an en suite with shower, washbasin and WC.

The cottage has a hallway with stairs and a cupboard housing a Worcester boiler. The living room has a woodburning stove, while the fitted kitchen has an under counter fridge and freezer, Stoves cooker with extractor and sink. A WC has a washbasin. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a tiled bathroom with bath with shower, washbasin and WC.

The garden is mainly lawn, with an enclosed area in front of the house. There is a brick built and harled former squash court (11.1m x 6.6m approx.) with a slate roof, now used for storage. A former stone built bothy with a slate roof comprises two stores (3.3m x 3.7m & 5.2m x 4.2m approx.). Attached to the house is a boiler room with two Worcester boilers and a Hyundai stand by generator.

Location

Glen Doll Lodge enjoys a truly enviable position at the head of Glen Doll, which itself is at the top of Glen Clova, on the south eastern edge of the Grampian Mountains and within the Cairngorms National Park. Glen Clova is one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens. The lodge sits amidst stunning highland scenery above the confluence of the White Water Burn with the early reaches of the River South Esk, the latter running southwards to meet the sea at Montrose. The surrounding woods, known as Glendoll Forest, provide shelter and give the property a highland setting with established forestry, and the moors and mountains of the Cairngorms National Park rising all around.

The route up Glen Clova is dramatic and flanked by steep, craggy mountains, with scooped hanging corries ringed by cliffs. The farmland on the lower slopes gives way to the extensive Glendoll Forest at the head of the glen. The area is renowned for its rich diversity of flora and fauna, with an abundance of wildlife including wildcats, deer, pine martens, red squirrels, sea and golden eagles.

The lodge is ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy the range of outdoor pursuits which the surrounding glens are famed for in this part of Angus. The spectacular scenery offers ample opportunity for walking and mountaineering. Jock’s Road, a renowned track through the hills to Braemar, begins at the foot of Glen Doll and winds westwards along the White Water before tracking north. There are further routes north to Loch Muick and locally through Glendoll Forest.

Low and high ground shooting can be taken on local estates, whilst fishing may be taken on the River South Esk. There is fishing on Loch Heath by arrangement with the Glen Clova Hotel. Golf courses in the area include Kirriemuir, Alyth and Forfar. Other outdoor pursuits include loch fishing at Lintrathen, skiing at Glenshee in the winter months, and riding which is available locally.

Angus benefits from good connections to Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, with the A90 dual carriageway easily reached from Kirriemuir. Dundee has a mainline railway station with regular services to the north and south, including a sleeper service to London. Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports have a wide range of flights.

There is a primary school at Cortachy with secondary schooling at Webster’s High School in Kirriemuir. Local shopping can be found in Kirriemuir and Forfar and there is a renowned hotel at Glen Clova and the Drovers Inn is a well known restaurant at Memus. Dundee and Perth provide all the services expected of major cities.

Approximate distances – Glen Clova Hotel 3.75 miles, Cortachy 14 miles, Kirriemuir 18 miles, Forfar 21.5 miles, Dundee 36 miles, Perth 46 miles, Aberdeen 68 miles, Edinburgh 90 miles.

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Square Footage: 7,178 sq ft


Acreage: 0.7 Acres

Directions

If coming from the south head north on the A90 and turn onto the A928 to Kirriemuir. From the north on the A90, turn right at Forfar to Kirriemuir on the A926. Alternatively from Perth take the A94 via Coupar Angus, to Glamis and then the A928 to Kirriemuir.

From Kirriemuir, take the B955 north to Dykehead, from there taking the road signed to Clova. After 3 miles turn right, signposted Rottal. From the Glen Clova Hotel, follow the road to Glen Doll and turn left over the river after 3.5 miles and continue past the car park and Ranger Centre on the right hand side. The turning to Glen Doll Lodge will be then seen ahead. Continue up to the gates and the house will be seen beyond.

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - Private water and drainage, mains electricity, oil fired central heating, LPG central heating in The Cottage.

Local Authority & tax band - Angus Council tax band G.

Fixtures & Fittings - All contents are included in the sale.

Photos taken May 2026 and brochure produced June 2026.

Environmental Stipulations - Glen Doll Lodge is Listed Category C, and lies within the Cairngorms National Park.

Access - There is a right of access in favour of Glen Doll Lodge over the track leading to the property. The private water supply is shared with neighbours.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers
Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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