The grounds
of Loch Monzievaird extend to over 40 acres. The grounds were originally
part of Ochtertyre Estate, which was the Murray family home in Perthshire.
The Loch itself covers 30 acres and is surrounded by lush plantation of mature
Oak, Beech and Scots Pine. The battle of Monzievaird was fought in 1003 on
the south side of the Loch, where King Kenneth IV of Scotland was killed.
Spruce Lodge |
Conifer Lodge |
The 1860's tourist guide to Strathearn
described Ochtertyre as follows : "Ochtertyre extends along the slope of
the lower terrace of the Grampians, with a southern exposure. It is richly
covered with wood, much of which is evergreen, so that the winter does not
divest it of peculiar beauty. The mansion house of Ochtertyre is situated
about half way down the slope. At the foot of the slope there is a beautiful
sheet of water known as Loch Monzievaird, on the promontory of which stands
the donjon of an old fortress that once occupied the whole of the
promontory."
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