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Press and Journal
10-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Press and Journal
Moray farmhouse in 'stunning' location on sale for £660,000
An 'impressive' six-bedroom farmhouse, grazing paddock and more than two acres of land in Moray are up for sale at a guide price of £660,000. Selling agent Galbraith says Keam Farmhouse, near Hopeman, is in a 'stunning' rural setting. The 'elegant' detached property is thought to date from the mid to late 1800s. Galbraith says it enjoys 'far-reaching' views, while the nearby village of Hopeman boasts two sandy beaches and a marina. The current owners are selling as they want to move south to be closer to their family. Highlighting the best features of Keam Farmhouse, Galbraith says: 'The property's impressive grand entrance leads to a large vestibule and stylist hallway, whilst many of the period features have been retained throughout – including tall, corniced ceilings and open fireplaces in the four public rooms.' Galbraith also points to 'highly flexible' living options, thanks to a layout which allows the house to be used in a variety of ways. The agent adds: 'The ground floor dining room, family room and bathroom would lend themselves well for use as a granny annexe or extended family accommodation.' There's also a 'magnificent' dining kitchen, with an Aga range cooker. French doors to the garden 'allow the outdoors in', Galbraith, says. The kitchen is, therefore, a 'lovely space from where to enjoy the delightful garden views and countryside beyond,' it adds. Rod Christie, handling the sale for Galbraith, told us Keam is in an 'exceptional' traditional farmhouse, the scale and quality of which are 'rarely found in Moray'. He added: 'Located near the popular coastal village of Hopeman and close to the world-famous Gordonstoun School, this property presents a real lifestyle purchase.' It would be ideal for a young active family keen to embrace rural living, while exploring 'all that the beautiful Moray coast has to offer', he said. Rod continued: 'The property has all the features you would hope to find for its period and character. 'Set in a quiet yet accessible rural area, it has the benefit of a paddock suitable for ponies or other livestock, and yet is in close proximity to a wide range of amenities available in Hopeman, as well as the city of Elgin a mere six miles away.'
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
Inside Scottish coastal home that is 'perfect for young families' for sale
Sellers have described the home as "exceptional". An "exceptional" Scottish farmhouse by the coast has gone up for sale. The property has been called "ideal for a young active family". Keam Farmhouse is a six-bedroom home found in a rural location near the popular coastal village of Hopeman on the Moray coast. It is currently on the market through Galbraith at a guide price of £660,000. The property is a detached farmhouse believed to date back to the 1800s. It comes complete with a grazing paddock and more than two acres of land. Keam Farmhouse benefits from flexible living as a result of the layout of its rooms. This means the home would be well suited to those with a creative eye, as it could be used in a variety of ways. Stepping inside, a grand entrance leads to a large vestibule and stylish hallway. Plenty of amazing period features have been retained throughout, including corniced ceilings and open fireplaces. From the hall, the sitting room and drawing room can both be accessed. Also on the ground floor is a dining room and a family room, the latter of which could be converted into an extra bedroom. Meanwhile, the impressive dining kitchen features French doors out to the garden, letting the outdoors in. According to the sellers, it is a "lovely space from where to enjoy the delightful garden views and the countryside beyond". Completing the ground-floor accommodation are a study, an office, a bathroom, and a cloak room. There is also a "superb" walk-in pantry. Upstairs, there is a landing that leads to the family bathroom, shower room, and toilet. The main six bedrooms can also be found on the first floor. Rod Christie from Galbraith commented: "Keam Farmhouse in an exceptional traditional farmhouse, the scale and quality of which are rarely found in Moray. Located near the popular coastal village of Hopeman and close to the world famous Gordonstoun School, this property presents a real lifestyle purchase ideal for a young active family keen to embrace rural living whilst exploring all that the beautiful Moray coast has to offer. "The property has all the features you would hope to find for its period and character. Set in a quiet yet accessible rural area, it has the benefit of a paddock suitable for ponies or other livestock and yet is in close proximity to a wide range of amenities available in Hopeman as well as the city of Elgin, a mere six miles away." Continue reading for some photos of Keam Farmhouse. Additional information can be found on the Galbraith website. More On Homes and property
The Independent
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Who is Lord Ivar Mountbatten? King Charles' cousin starring in the Traitors US
'If there's anyone who can keep a secret, it's a royal.' That is the assumption Lord Ivar Mountbatten was met with after he arrived at a grand Scottish castle to play a game of lies and deception with a star-studded line up. The King's second cousin, 61, has joined the cast of The Traitors US, in which a group of chaotically comprised celebrities gathered to play the game which has taken UK viewers by storm. A direct descendent of Queen Victoria, fans can watch the British aristocrat try to beat the likes of real housewives, Selling Sunset stars and Zac Efron's brother to win his share of the $250,000 (£200,000) prize pot. His royal connections piqued an interest from his fellow players early on in the game after he shared his family history and his experience of being the first openly gay royal. Born in 1963 to David Mountbatten, 3rd Marquess of Milford and Janet Mercedes Bryce, he is the great-great-great grandson of Queen Victoria and a second cousin to King Charles III. His surname was shared by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's children, Archie,5, and Lilibet, 3, before Harry and Meghan made the decision to change their last names to Sussex. Like his cousin, Lord Ivar attended Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland, which was infamously portrayed as 'absolute hell' in the Netflix series The Crown. After losing his father at aged 7, the aristocrat went on to study at Middlebury College in Vermont and went on to work as a geologist. In 1991, he wed Penelope Anne Vere Thompson, whom he went on to share three daughters with. Their two eldest children are the godchildren of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, with Edward and his sister Princess Margaret have been attendees at the couple's wedding. In 2010, the couple split with the amicable divorce being finalised in 2011 after 17 years of marriage and in 2016 the lord became the first member of the British royal family to come out as openly gay after his relationship with James Coyle, an airline cabin services director was revealed. The pair later wed on September 18 2022, making him the first royal to be in a same-sex marriage, in a small ceremony attended by his ex-wife and three daughters on the grounds of their family seat in Devon, Bridwell estate. In April last year, he sold the Grade I listed house on the market for £5.5m, after moving in in 1997. Lord Ivar's participation in The Traitors US is not his first endeavour on the small screen. In 2019 he appeared on Channel 4's Bear Grylls' Treasure Island and also appeared on Keeping up with the Aristocrats in 2022. During his stint on Bear Grylls' Treasure Island he said Prince Phillip had become 'like my father' after he lost his own at an early age.
BBC News
26-01-2025
- General
- BBC News
Tributes to Gordonstoun founder Kurt Hahn who fled Nazis
Tributes have been paid to the founder of an independent boarding school who fled his home country of Germany to escape the Princess Royal and first minister sent their best wishes as a plaque was unveiled during a special service at Gordonstoun School to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Kurt Hahn, a German Jew, fled his homeland to Moray in 1933 after speaking out about the Nazis' rise to power. After he settled in the area he founded the school in 1934. The late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was one of the first students. Three of his children later the school, including the King. On Sunday, the plaque by the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) was unveiled by Michael Flesch, who was a student at Gordonstoun. His father was a pupil at Salem School in Southern Germany, where Mr Hahn was headmaster before fleeing to Scotland. In a letter, the Princess Royal said: "This plaque will be a permanent monument, informing students, teachers and visitors of Kurt Hahn's bravery and accomplishments."It will serve as a reminder of how it came to be that Hahn came here to Gordonstoun, and also serves as a warning of what happens when a society succumbs to the dangers of indifference in the face of extremism and racial hatred."My late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, thrived during his time here and counted Kurt Hahn as a personal friend, having already benefited from his wisdom in the formative years in Germany."I am sure that he would have deeply approved of this unveiling." This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp principal Peter Green said: "Our founder Kurt Hahn showed immense courage in publicly standing up to the Nazi party in the face of extreme adversity."Without his selfless determination, Gordonstoun would not exist today. We owe Hahn an eternal debt of gratitude for his vision in setting up a school with an educational philosophy focused on service and compassion."Hahn was ahead of his time in his thinking and today his memory lives on through the achievements of our wonderful students with their passion and instinct to help others, whether it's in the local community or further afield."Today's plaque unveiling will serve as an everlasting tribute to Hahn and his impact on education around the globe. This was a fitting initiative by the AJR which Gordonstoun is proud to support." Holocaust 'one of the darkest periods' First Minister John Swinney said in a letter to the AJR: "The atrocities inflicted upon the Jewish people during the Holocaust remain one of darkest periods of human history, but it is the bravery of individuals such as Mr Hahn that can inspire the rest of us to stand in solidarity against forces which seek to target the most vulnerable members of our society."AJR trustee Frank Harding MBE came up with the idea for the plaque. He said when Mr Hahn fled to the UK, having been briefly imprisoned as both a Jew and a notable and prominent outspoken critic of the Nazi regime, he brought with him the "ethos and values" which made the school "a leading and inspiring institution of learning".
