The Hall The
Hall, with its grand staircase and its most unusual umbrella design and fan vaulting, was
designed by Thomas MacKenzie as part of the 1850's renovation.
There are many interesting items in this room, including some fine
18th century pistols over the fireplace; the naval dress sword of Mr Russell's father, who was
2nd Sea Lord and ADC to the Queen in 1953-55; a collection of china displayed in a Sheraton
corner cupboard by Ridgeway circa 1820; a fine Bureau Plat of Louis Quinze period; and a set of
Scottish chairs made in Chinese Chippendale style with unusual carvings of bells. The Scottish
dirks on display were used for hunting or dispatching enemies. According to legend, a dirk should
never be drawn unless to kill: 'Draw me not in anger Nor sheath me in dishonour'.
Wed 8 September 2010
Today's Fishing
Fishing data collected at the Ballindalloch fishing hut on the Spey is updated daily in season.
The
Hall, with its grand staircase and its most unusual umbrella design and fan vaulting, was
designed by Thomas MacKenzie as part of the 1850's renovation.
There are many interesting items in this room, including some fine
18th century pistols over the fireplace; the naval dress sword of Mr Russell's father, who was
2nd Sea Lord and ADC to the Queen in 1953-55; a collection of china displayed in a Sheraton
corner cupboard by Ridgeway circa 1820; a fine Bureau Plat of Louis Quinze period; and a set of
Scottish chairs made in Chinese Chippendale style with unusual carvings of bells. The Scottish
dirks on display were used for hunting or dispatching enemies. According to legend, a dirk should
never be drawn unless to kill: 'Draw me not in anger Nor sheath me in dishonour'. 
