Welcome to Finzean Estate
Finzean Estate is located in the heart of Royal Deeside. The Estate has been in the ownership of the Farquharson family for sixteen generations, including the renowned Victorian landscape painter, Joseph Farquharson.
The Estate is situated in the Feugh valley with its scenery of rich woodlands and heather hills and its abundance of wildlife
Finzean Estate extends over several thousand acres, encompassing farmland, moorland and forestry. The land is managed by the Farquharsons as an integrated family business, with an interest in conservation and the preservation of a viable community.
Contact details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
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Joseph Farquharson:
The Painting Laird
Joseph Farquharson, Deeside's well-loved Victorian artist, is best known for his meticulous, snow-covered landscapes, in many cases with Finzean Estate as a backdrop. Often tinged with the glow of a rising or setting sun, the carefully observed trees in silhouette and the foreground animals usually sheep bring Joseph Farquharson's canvasses to life.
Throughout the year Joseph Farquarson talks and walks are available
Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: catriona@finzean.com
Garden Cottage
Finzean
Aberdeenshire
AB31 6NZ
Sleeps up to 4.
Cot available on request.
Pets welcome under strict control
Garden Cottage is situated across the courtyard from Finzean House in the private grounds of Finzean Estate, once the home of Joseph Farquharson, the Victorian landscape painter in South Deeside, midway between Banchory and Aboyne.
Finzean is situated in the Feugh valley with its mixed scenery of rich woodlands and heather hills and its abundance of wildlife.
There are many glorious walks on the estate and in Royal Deeside; good golf courses, pony trekking and skiing are easily accessible and several National Trust properties are near at hand.
Trout fishing is available on several miles of the Feugh and the A'an and salmon fishing can be arranged on the Dee.
Finzean House tennis court is available to cottage guests.
Pets welcome under strict control
| 2010 | ||
| 3th January to 13th February | £350 | |
| 14th February to 20th February(Half term) | £420 | |
| 21st Februaryl to 27th March | £350 | |
| 28th March to 10th April (Easter) | £550 | |
| 11th April to 26th June | £440 | |
| 27th June to 4th September | £550 | |
| 5th September to 30th October | £440 | |
| 31st October to 18th December | £350 | |
19th December 2010 to 8th January 2011(Christmas and New Year weeks) |
£700 | |
| All inclusive of VAT, bedlinen and towels | ||
All inclusive of VAT, bedlinen and towels
Ground Floor
A large and bright kitchen/dining room with 2 oven range cooker, built under fridge, freezer and washing machine; table and chairs to seat six
Through to Sitting Room with wood burning stove and TV/video; open staircase leading upstairs Door leads directly onto large enclosed gardens (Finzean House Garden which cottage guests are free to use) There is a garden table and chairs and sheltered patio area just outside the cottage
First Floor
1 twin bedroom, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom
The cottage is fully equipped and centrally heated.
Bed linen and towels are provided
A cot, high chair & changing mat are available on request.
Click here to view availability
NB: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure a reservation and the balance settled two weeks prior to arrival. Check-in time is 4pm on the day of arrival and check-out time is 10am on the day of departure. During quieter periods it may be possible to arrange an earlier check-in time and a later check-out time. Please check with the Estate Office
Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: catriona@finzean.com
Driven Pheasant 1 st November 31 st January
We occasionally have the opportunity for the letting of 80 100 bird days for 8 guns with sit-down lunch or picnic available.
The MacNab . Available in the 3rd week of September with accommodation, if required.
After the tradition of John Buchan's novel, John Macnab, achieve the most complete sporting challenge - a salmon, a brace of grouse and a stag on a single day. All are available on Finzean Estate.
The Finzean MacNab . Bring a team to shoot, stalk, walk and fish for the week.
The MacHedge. Available 1st November 31st January
Our recently created challenge a roe doe, ten rabbits and two pheasants, individually or as a team.
Rough Shooting with Keeper, 1 st November 31 st January, personal attention for 1- 4 guns on rabbits, pheasants, pigeon, ducks, snipe & woodcock.
Duck flighting weather dependent but an evening's duck flighting from mid October until end January, at a choice of four ponds and natural hides, wild duck only mallard or teal, for 1-9 guns
Pigeon Flighting or Decoy availability in season and farm activity dependent, for 1 9 guns.
Ferreting rabbits with Keeper, from September March, an exciting day out for 1-4 guns.
Fishing on the River Dee
Fishing on the Rivers Feugh and A'an
Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: andrew@finzean.com
Finzean Estate's Farm Shop opened in April 2006 |
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Quote from the newly launched 10th edition of Peter Irvine's book "Scotland the Best" |
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| FINZEAN FARM SHOP, DEESIDE "THIS one's fabulous, a new one for the book. It's not on the main road, but between Banchory and Aboyne, in an estate. Kate and Catriona run it and it's just lovely, looking out on to the mountains. A lot of food sold here is from the estate – meat and game – and loads of stuff they make themselves, carefully sourced and very well presented. It's really special – one of the best in Britain, I'd say. A real foodie destination. |
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NORMAL HOURS
OPEN SEVEN DAYS
Mon – Sat
9am – 5pm
From Sunday 14th February open from 11am
for Sunday brunch
11.00 am – 5pm
Follow signs for Finzean School
(off the Banchory/Aboyne South Deeside Road B976)
to Balnaboth Steading, Finzean, Banchory, AB31 6PA
We accept game orders, in season, from October to February. |
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Deer Park Cottage
Finzean
Aberdeenshire
AB31 6NZ
Sleeps up to 6
Cot available on request
Pets welcome under strict control
Deer Park Cottage stands in a secluded spot in the private grounds of Finzean Estate.
| 2010 | ||
| 3th January to 13th February | £380 | |
| 14th February to 20th February(Half term) | £450 | |
| 21st Februaryl to 27th March | £380 | |
| 28th March to 10th April (Easter) | £650 | |
| 11th April to 26th June | £525 | |
| 27th June to 4th September | £650 | |
| 5th September to 30th October | £525 | |
| 31st October to 18th December | £380 | |
19th December 2010 to 8th January 2011(Christmas and New Year weeks) |
£800 | |
| All inclusive of VAT, bedlinen and towels | ||
Ground Floor
The cottage is fully equipped and centrally heated.
Bed linen and towels are provided
A cot, high chair & changing mat are available on request.
Click here to check availability
NB: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure a reservation and the balance settled two weeks prior to arrival. Check-in time is 4pm on the day of arrival and check-out time is 10am on the day of departure. During quieter periods it may be possible to arrange an earlier check-in time and a later check-out time. Please check with the Estate Office
Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: catriona@finzean.com
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Finzean House, once the home of the acclaimed Victorian landscape painter, Joseph Farquharson, the perfect setting amidst beautiful countryside with outstanding views south over Clachnaben and the Feugh valley. Ideal for wedding receptions, corporate events, house parties and special occasions. Large or small, we extend a warm professional welcome. | ![]() |
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Finzean House can be adapted to suit the scale of your party, our speciality is in the attention to detail. Available for weddings, performances, dinners and launches, training courses and team building days. Facilities can be adapted to suit your wishes. |





Finzean Estate Farm Shop & Tearoom is delighted to stock
FINZEAN, The Fair Place, Celebrating 400 years
by Angus Farquharson
Please Click on Celebrating 400 years for more details
See our Gallery for stunning paintings by many local artists
Finzean Estate Farm Shop & Tearoom is delighted to stock
FINZEAN, The Fair Place, Celebrating 400 years
by Angus Farquharson

“High up in the Grampian hills, a lovely little river winds gently down through heather covered moors. It passes by an ancient pine wood recognised today as one of the last remnants of the Old Caledonian Forest. On the river bank stand two working watermills, as if time has stood still for 150 years. Suddenly, the wooded valley opens out to reveal a very different scene of small hamlets, interspersed with well-tended agricultural land. All this richly diverse area is aptly called “Finzean”, meaning in Gaelic “the fair place”, for it is very beautiful and has been the home of the Farquharson family for four hundred years … All this presents a pleasing picture, little altered since the time of the twelfth Laird, Joseph Farquharson R.A., who loved this place, and made it known in artistic circles all over the world. He was a master at painting atmosphere and mood. The changing lights of all that surrounded him became the inspiration, from which he never tired.
Price: £8

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CHRISTMAS FAIR |
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The marquee is going up again for three days of festive frenzy Complimentary mulled wine ** children’s spaces limited so booking essential Tel: 01330850710 Farm Shop open seven days: Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm |
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CHRISTMAS FAIR |
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The marquee is going up again for three days of festive frenzy Complimentary mulled wine ** children’s spaces limited so booking essential Tel: 01330850710 Farm Shop open seven days: Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm |
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