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Garynahine Estate, Isle of Lewis
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Garynahine Estate, Isle of Lewis
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Dates of existence
1844-
History
Garynahine Estate was owned by Sir James Matheson from 1844 to 1917. It was then sold it to Lord Leverhulme. The previous owner to Mr McGilvray, Mr Christopher Buxton, had the estate for 18 years before it was sold. The estate was bought by the present owners in 2011 and is operated as a sporting estate for hunting, shooting and fishing plus accommodation.
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C0103
