The Cutlar family would remain stewards of Orroland for over two centuries, developing the estate through times of religious reform, civil unrest, and social change.
By the 18th century, Orroland was a thriving rural estate with a grand Georgian house, believed to have been extended or rebuilt by heiress Agnes Cutlar. Through marriage, she ensured the continuation of the family name and legacy. Although the direct Cutlar line ended with her passing in 1809, the estate remained in family hands through her cousin’s son, Robert Cutlar Fergusson of Craigdarroch.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Orroland became home to generations of farming families, preserving its connection to the land and the local community. A new chapter began in 1971 when the Kennedy family took ownership, breathing new life into the estate with a thoughtful restoration of Orroland House in the 1970s and further enhancements in the decades that followed.
Today, Orroland is a peaceful coastal haven where centuries of heritage meet modern comfort. Its history lives on in the architecture, the landscape, and the warm welcome extended to all who visit.
Orroland Farm and the Lodge have changed hands several times. In 1920, it was sold to a neighbouring landowner, who then rented out the Lodge to Mr Adam Brown in 1925. The Brown’s then bought the freehold in 1947 and so did the Mackies, the tenants of the farm.
We bought the Lodge from Mrs Brown’s daughter in 1996 and as they say, the rest is history. Over our years with Orroland, we have cultivated and developed the property, landscaping and adding our own personal touches wherever we can. Today, Orroland is an adventure and enchanting place, filled with wildflower meadows and hidden treasures wherever you look.
Image: Orroland Lodge 1910