About Kerrow House

Kerrow House

Kerrow House is a traditional Georgian lodge dating from around 1770. Originally built by Clan Chisholm as a hunting and fishing lodge, Kerrow was extended in the 19th century by Lord Tweedmouth, owner of the Guisachan estate.

In the 19th century, Kerrow served as a fishing lodge for Lord Tweedmouth, and housed a number of estate staff. Kerrow is reputed by some authorities as the birthplace of the first litter of golden retrievers. Now known and beloved across the world, the breed was meticulously line-bred by Tweedmouth from Tweed Water-Spaniels and yellow waxy-coated retrievers from 1868 to 1890. Tweedmouth’s efforts in developing the breed are commemorated by a statue in nearby Tomich.

By the middle of the 20th century the estate was broken up and Kerrow entered private ownership. For a period Kerrow was home to the celebrated Highland author Neil Gunn. It was here that Gunn wrote his last three novels.

The house is set in 12 acres of delightfully secluded woodland on the bank of the River Glass at Strathglass, between the villages of Cannich and the conservation village of Tomich. The self-catering cottages, chalets and lodges are hidden away in the grounds. This area often referred to as the Gateway to Glen Affric, one of the most beautiful and unspoilt wilderness areas of Scotland.

Kerrow is the ideal base for touring and enjoying some of Scotland’s finest glens and mountain scenery, notably Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle.

The Isle of Skye on the west coast is only two hours by car. Closer to home, fishermen are welcome to explore our three and a half miles of brown trout riverbank fishing on the doorstep.

Canoeing, pony-trekking and cycling can be arranged.