Luxury Scots mansion on sale - for less than £2m

A palatial mansion that was built for one of Scotland's most famous whisky distilling families is on the market, and is available for less than might be expected.

Eden Mansion, which was built for the Haig family, has eight bedrooms and is being marketed as a 'grand and imposing Victorian Mansion'.

A number of the family's most famous names used the property, including legendary World War 1 veteran Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig.

One of the bedrooms (Savills)

Built in the 1860s, the mansion had previously been used a five-star luxury Bed and Breakfast, which new owners could re-establish with every one of the eight bedrooms en-suite.

The castle-style property has a number of features beyond its luxury living quarters, including a home cinema room and a wine cellar.

Among the older features are a morning room and large bay windows throughout to enhance natural light.

The wine cellar is one of many modern features

The luxury property is near to St Andrew's, making it a potential dream retreat for visitors to the Home of Golf.

It is marketed by Savills, with the steep price tag of offers over £1.75m.

Considering the price of even modest accommodation in city centres, however, those of significant means might reason that country life is still worth the money.