Mar Lodge
Mar Lodge is a sporting lodge 5 miles (8 kilometres) to the west of Braemar and the principal building on the Mar Lodge Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was built in 1895, replacing an earlier building, by Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife.
| Mar Lodge | |
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The front elevation of Mar Lodge during 2015 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Events venue and holiday accommodation |
| Architectural style | Highland with elements of Tudor Revival |
| Address | Mar Lodge Estate Braemar Aberdeenshire AB35 5YJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°59′30″N 3°29′19″W |
| Construction started | 1895 |
| Completed | 1898 |
| Renovated | 1991–1993 (after fire) |
| Owner | National Trust for Scotland |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Granite, timber detailing, roof tiles |
| Floor count | Two |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Alexander Marshall Mackenzie |
| Developer | Duke and Duchess of Fife |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Listed Building – Category B | |
| Official name | Mar Lodge Estate, Mar Lodge including garden wall |
| Designated | 24 November 1972 |
| Reference no. | LB48775 |
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