The Burn
You are truly welcome at The Burn, a unique establishment situated in the Highlands of Scotland.
It was gifted in 1948 to Goodenough College by the late Mr & Mrs Herbert Russell in memory of their son James, who was killed in action in 1944 aged 21. The Burn is a holiday and study centre for students, graduates and academic staff from around the world.
The house, built in 1791 and now completely modernised, consists of a large drawing room, dining room, library, TV room, indoor games room and has eighteen bedrooms. It is centrally heated throughout.
Standing in 190 acres of park and woodland on the banks of the River North Esk, The Burn affords peace and relaxation for holidays and study in excellent accommodation at low cost, subsidised by the generous Russell legacy.
Reading parties and seminars
Throughout the academic year The Burn is occupied by working groups from universities, colleges and schools. During term time, two twin-bedded rooms are permanently reserved for members of Goodenough College. Additional accommodation may be available, at short notice, if parties do not take up all the accommodation, for mid-week or weekend breaks.
Holidays
Individuals and families are welcome for holidays at any time, but the most usual time for them to come is in the summer, at Easter and at Christmas, when the universities are on holiday. Children of all ages are welcome. Members of Goodenough College who feel like a break from London are always welcome to book the two twin-bedded rooms allocated for their use.
Leisure activities
Tennis, putting, croquet and bowls can be played in the grounds, with snooker, darts and table tennis in the indoor games room. Golf is available at Edzell Golf Course, only 1 1/2 miles away.
There are numerous other Golf courses within easy reach and the championship courses at St Andrews and Carnoustie can be reached by car within an hour. Equipment for all games is available at The Burn.
The Burn is an ideal base for visiting the famous Castles of Mar (Castles Fraser, Drum, Crathes and Balmoral on Royal Deeside – only half an hour away by car over the picturesque Cairn O’Mounth road).
Glamis Castle is also very close, as is Edzell Castle, only two miles away. Days on the unspoilt and uncrowded beaches at the holiday resorts of Montrose, Stonehaven and Arbroath are highly recommended to relax and unwind.
Bookings
Individuals and parties wishing to stay at The Burn should contact the Bursar:
Mr David Wood
The Burn
Glenesk
Brechin
Angus DD9 7YP
Telephone: 01356 648281
Fax: 01356 648078
Email: burn@goodenough.ac.uk
Charge
Dependent upon the category of event/party. Please ask for a quote.
How to get to the Burn
By Car: From the South take the A90 Aberdeen road, watching the speedtraps at Forfar area! Ignore first exit for Brechin. Take next exit for Edzell, B 966.Go through the little village of Edzell. After a mile and a half, cross a narrow bridge. Take next left, into the estate signed to “PRIVATE THE BURN". Come up the long 3/4 mile drive until you reach the Big Hoose on the right.
From the North, take the A90 towards DUNDEE. After the Laurencekirk area look out on the right for the road to EDZELL. Take this right turn across the dual carriageway- go up the "LANG STRECHT "to a T Junction - (2-3 miles).Turn left. After 300 metres look out on the right for the entrance into the Estate, signed as above.
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