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| 1600's Invercauld Estate has been in the ownership of the Farquharson family since 1632 although their association with the area dates back before this time as vassals of the Earl of Mar. There has been a house at Invercauld for many years on the present site. |
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| 1700's Alexander Farquharson the 1st (7th Laird of Invercauld) was largely responsible for rebuilding and enlarging the house and many of the domestic buildings and the early origins of the designed landscape. During the tenancy of James Farquharson (10th Laird of Invercauld) over fourteen million trees were planted on the Estate. |
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| 1800's The 19th century saw the division of the extensive Farquharson landholdings into regular farms. At the same time much work was carried out constructing and improving many of the Estate buildings. Invercauld house in particular was extended in the Victorian style with obvious influences from the adjoining estate of Balmoral. At this time it is believed that the Estate was considerably larger and areas of ground were sold to pay for the rebuilding works. |
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| 1900's This was the great age of grouse shooting and deer stalking with record grouse bags being taken in the 1920's. The present 16th Laird Captain Alwyne Farquharson assumed the title in 1941 when his Aunt Myrtle Farquharson was killed in the bombing in London. |
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| 2000's Today the Estate is run as a thriving modern business owned by a Family Trust under the guidance of Captain Farquharson and other members of his family. |
Relations Another member of the family is Robin Compton whose beautiful home and garden can be viewed on www.newbyhall.com |
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