Dunecht estate

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The Dunecht Estate is the largest private estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland at 35,000 acres (140 km²). It is owned by Charles Pearson, the younger brother of the 4th Viscount Cowdray. The main part of the estate lies between Banchory and Westhill, encompassing the village of Dunecht, the Loch of Skene and the stately home of Dunecht House. The estate grounds include a golf course and extensive areas of forestry and farming.

The estate also includes separate areas of land at Birse and Durris on Royal Deeside, Edinglassie in Strathdon and Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven.