Laird ‘relieved’ over castle sale after nearly 150 years in family

By MOIRA KERR

Published 3rd Oct 2012, 03:19 BST

A HEBRIDEAN castle has been sold to a mystery Swiss buyer, ending a family’s 147-year ownership.

Chris James, the fifth laird of Torosay Castle on Mull, which was on the market for offers over £1.65 million, said he had thoroughly enjoyed his time looking after the Scottish baronial pile.

But Mr James, 55, revealed that he was relieved to have sold the home, as it needs more than £1m of repairs.