The White House Estate is an enchanting and historic 600-acre Scottish Estate
Nestling in a quiet secluded corner of Mull, set in some of the most stunning scenery, is The White House Estate, within easy access to Tobermory and Salen and only a few miles from the ferry terminals at Craignure and Fishnish.
The Boathouse and Riverside House on this Estate offer a unique opportunity to experience true peace and tranquillity, spectacular panoramic coastal views and the sheer magic of nature in the ultimate contemporary luxury and comfort.
If your interests lie in walking, fishing, bird watching or just relaxing and getting away from the pressures of everyday life, then this beautiful part of Mull can provide just that.
At the heart of The White House Estate, discover The Aros Castle.
The Estate has its own beaches, a pier, woodland, extensive well-tended gardens, including a walled vegetable garden and the ruined 13th century Aros castle. Boasting an impressive history dating back to the 13th century, today, we look forward to sharing the unmistakeable White House Estate experience with guests near and far.
Our History
The White House of Aros was formerly part of the Aros Castle Estate. Aros Castle is now ruined and on the estate. It is believed to have been built by one of the MacDougall Lords of Lorn during the 13th century. It reportedly passed to the MacDonalds in the 1300s and, during the 1400s, was used as an occasional base by the Lords of the Isles. After the suppression of the Lords of the Isles by James IV in 1493, Aros Castle passed to the Macleans of Duart. When they fell out of favour in the 1600s, Aros became a Campbell possession before falling into disuse.
The castle itself was likely to be no more than a giant oblong tower, about 40 feet high, but it is now reduced to two of its walls and part of a third. It lies in a prominent position on the rocky headland of the White House of Aros, overlooking Salen Bay, and is a clear landmark on the northeast coastline of Mull.
Before the development of Tobermory in the late 18th century, Aros formed the main centre of communication between the island and the Scottish mainland, hosting the postal service boat.
