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American Millionaires Buy Scottish Castles | Aberdeen News

Dr. Betsee Parker’s stunning restoration of Ackergill Castle is just one chapter in a booming trend: American billionaires and philanthropists are snapping up Scotland’s crumbling castles—often for a fraction of what you’d pay in London—and turning them into private mansions, heritage havens, and even wedding venues. From $1.6 million Brechin Castle to $3 million Cloncaird with 15 bedrooms, these historic gems offer more than luxury—they’re acts of preservation fueled by passion. Owners like Janet Brennan-Inglis find deep fulfillment in restoring ruins, while others, like David Johnston and…

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