Savills : launches Glengorm, a commanding Scottish Baronial Castle and Estate with spectacular sea views to the Outer Hebrides

Occupying a commanding position at the northern tip of Mull, Glengorm Estate is defined by uninterrupted vistas across the Sound of Mull towards Ardnamurchan and the Outer Hebrides, with views to the islands of Rum, Coll, the Uists and Barra. This remarkable setting combines rugged natural beauty with tranquillity and scale, while remaining within easy reach of Mull's principal town, Tobermory, and mainland Scotland.

At the heart of the estate sits Glengorm Castle, a B Listed Scottish Baronial residence constructed in 1860 for James Forsyth of Dunach to designs by the eminent Edinburgh architects Kinnear and Peddie. The castle was the practice's first Scottish Baronial commission and remains a distinguished example of the style. Its turreted façades, ornate gables, corbelled detailing and crenellated rooflines form a striking and romantic silhouette against the Atlantic sky. Built from locally quarried granite with sandstone dressings and biblical inscriptions carved into the exterior, the castle has a commanding architectural and historic presence.

Internally, Glengorm Castle marries period grandeur with warmth, light and day-to-day comfort. Accommodation is arranged over several floors, turrets and self-contained apartments, enabling the castle to function both as a private family home and as a setting for entertaining and accommodating guests.

The principal reception rooms take full advantage of the dramatic Atlantic outlook. The drawing room features a large bay window with fine easterly coastal views. A refined formal dining room is well suited to entertaining, while a quieter library provides a more intimate retreat. Throughout, generous proportions, original features and open fireplaces are balanced by a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere.

A modern biomass central heating system, installed in 2014, provides efficient and sustainable warmth throughout the castle. This system has been sensitively integrated to preserve the fabric of the historic building while ensuring year-round comfort.

Set discreetly within the castle are four self-contained apartments, three of which are currently operated as high-quality holiday accommodation, along with a useful staff flat. Together, these apartments provide versatility, allowing owners to combine privacy with income generation.

Beyond the castle, Glengorm Estate extends to approximately 3,702 acres (1,498 hectares), encompassing pasture, rough grazing, hill and coastline, along with approximately 260 acres of woodland. The estate's shoreline extends for more than three miles and includes secluded bays, rocky headlands and sheltered anchorages at Loch Mingary and Laorin Bay, complete with a historic pier, mooring and boathouse.

Glengorm carries a well-established pedigree livestock enterprise that forms a core part of the estate's identity. The Glengorm fold of Highland cattle has been maintained for over 170 years and is internationally respected, with genetics exported worldwide. Notably, the celebrated bull Jock of Glengorm was sold to the United States in the 1980s. A substantial Scottish Blackface sheep flock is also maintained, while beef, lamb and venison are sold locally through the estate's established meat business.

Residential properties across the estate comprises a portfolio of 17 properties, including a combination of long-term rentals and short-term holiday lets. Tourism plays a central role in the estate economy, anchored by the well-known Glengorm Coffee Shop and Gallery, established in 2002 within the former stable courtyard and now a popular destination in its own right.

Despite its sense of remoteness, Glengorm remains accessible. Tobermory lies just five miles away, offering marina facilities, restaurants, independent shops, schooling and essential services. Regular ferry services connect Mull with Oban and mainland Scotland, with onward rail connections and access to international airports. Helicopters are able to land on the estate lawn, while a nearby airstrip at Salen accommodates light aircraft.

Luke French, Director in Savills Rural, comments: "Glengorm is a truly exceptional Scottish estate, combining one of the finest Baronial castles on the west coast with dramatic Atlantic frontage, significant acreage and a diverse, well established income base. Opportunities of this calibre, where historic architecture, environmental importance, lifestyle appeal and commercial resilience come together so cohesively, are extraordinarily rare. We anticipate strong interest from across the globe for this very special property."

Glengorm Castle and Estate is offered for sale as a whole, presenting a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a fully functioning historic island estate of significance in one of Scotland's most captivating coastal settings.