An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates

Travel to the Scottish Highlands for a private tour of Inveraray Castle, a mid-18th-century country house nestled on a 50,000-acre estate. Learn about its haunted rooms, meet the Duke and duchess of Argyll, and take part in the annual Highland Games.

Deep in the Scottish countryside sits a magnificent mansion with grand rooms and a storied history. Visit Scotland’s incomparable Floors Castle and get a master class in table-setting, fly-fishing, and horse racing.

Historic Holdenby House, once a prison for King Charles I, has been lovingly and painstakingly restored to its former glory. Meet the current owners, who have invested millions into the Northamptonshire estate to preserve it for future generations.

Witness a unique reunion as host Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, visits stately Boughton House and discovers its surprising ties to her own heritage. Owner Richard Scott caps a tour of the 16th-century home with a family supper.

Go for a tour of Doddington Hall’s 30-room Elizabethan home and on-grounds shopping complex. Join host Julie Montagu as she browses the shops and cafes and even finds herself leading a yoga class for the estate’s staff.

Visit Gloucestershire’s Sudeley Castle with host Julie Montagu, and see why it’s become England’s ultimate fairytale wedding venue. Wander its impeccably landscaped grounds and learn about its long line of royal associations.

Newby Hall, an elegant designer show house built in the 17th century, is England’s real-life Downton Abbey. Meet its current owners, explore its past and get VIP access to the opening of a sculpture exhibit in the estate’s prized 25-acre gardens.

Go inside the 97 rooms of Eastnor Castle, one of Britain’s grand private residences that has been home to one family for over 400 years. Walk its stunning grounds, learn its unique history, and discover how it stays profitable in the 21st century.