The Fetternear Trust

The Outline Proposals, to be carried out in phases.

Phase 1. The main building and the archaeological excavations will be conserved and made safe for public access.

Phase 2. The 1842 wing will be rebuilt and converted into two houses for letting.

Phase 3. The 1818 wing will be rebuilt with a gallery / function room on the first floor and a smaller public room with toilets, a kitchen etc. on the ground floor. Access to the gallery will be by a new staircase contained within the 17th century stair tower.

The old formal gardens and parkland will be re-created in a suitable style.

The Trust warmly welcomes any offers of help or input from interested parties. For more information please refer to our '"Donations" page.




	The Trust was established in December 1999 for the following purposes: To preserve the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that exists in and around the Ruins of the Bishop's Palace at Fetternear for the benefit of the general public, and future generations. To continue the current archaeological and other research into the early history of the site and the lives of the Leslies and others connected with it. To provide an organisation to ensure the long term viability of the project and to bring together the appropriate skills and resources to achieve it. Feasibility Study . A feasibility study, funded by the Architectural Heritage Fund, Scottish Enterprise Grampian and Scottish Natural Heritage, has been completed recently and has indicated that the above aims are realisable. It's conclusion states: The historic landscape, archaeological site and the ruins of the mansion are a rare amalgamation of evolving history and are an important part of Scotland's historical heritage which should be preserved for future generations. The Outline Proposals, to be carried out in phases. Phase 1. The main building and the archaeological excavations will be conserved and made safe for public access. Phase 2. The 1842 wing will be rebuilt and converted into two houses for letting. Phase 3. The 1818 wing will be rebuilt with a gallery / function room on the first floor and a smaller public room with toilets, a kitchen etc. on the ground floor. Access to the gallery will be by a new staircase contained within the 17th century stair tower. The old formal gardens and parkland will be re-created in a suitable style. The Trust warmly welcomes any offers of help or input from interested parties. For more information please refer to our '"Donations" page.

	The Fetternear Trust would like to thank the Scottish Episcopal Palaces Project and its directors, Dr Penny Dransart and the late Nicholas Bogdan. Their work, their research and enthusiasm have contributed so much to this project. The Fetternear Trust Ltd A company limited by Guarantee and recognised by the Inland Revenue as a Charity. No SC 029618.