Novar Estate - The History

Novar Estate, once described as a barren and treeless place, was transformed in the 18th century by Sir Hector Munro who, on his return from service with the East India Company, improved the farmland, drained marshes and planted trees in vast numbers as well as reconstructing Novar House to be a classical Georgian square. His two sons were killed in India, one by a tiger and one by a shark in the Bay of Bengal.

Owned by the Munro Ferguson Family

The estate then passed to his daughter Jean who had married Ronald Ferguson of Raith. Today Novar is a thriving estate still owned and run by the Munro Ferguson family.

Novar Estate is ideal for Weddings

Novar Estate extends to 20,000 acres between the River Glass and the River Alness and incorporates farming, forestry, open hill, traditional country sports, fishing, over 150 miles of paths and tracks, a hydroelectric scheme and the first wind farm in the Highlands.

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