Alex has managed Culden Faw Estate, our sister estate in Henley-on-Thames, since 2008. He has been a Director of Ben Alder Estate since 2014 and oversees legal and compliance matters.
Ben Alder Estate
Located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Ben Alder Estate is a place of rare beauty, heritage and tranquillity. Spanning over 50,000 acres of mountains, moorlands, lochs, and forests, the estate offers an unforgettable experience of wild Scotland at its best..
Ben Alder has long been known for its dramatic landscapes and rich wildlife. From the rugged peak of Ben Alder itself to the quiet shores of Loch Ericht, the estate provides a sanctuary for red deer, golden eagles, and countless native species. Conservation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.
DIRECTOR
Alex has managed Culden Faw Estate, our sister estate in Henley-on-Thames, since 2008. He has been a Director of Ben Alder Estate since 2014 and oversees legal and compliance matters.
RESIDENT FACTOR
Mignonne was appointed in February 2024. Mignonne comes to the estate with a wide range of experience in business, property and law.
Our long-term approach to managing land, nature and the environment.
The sustainable long-term management of all Estate assets is central to our purpose, ensuring they benefit both present and future generations. This includes the sensitive environmental management of all land to protect and enhance the unique habitats within the Estate boundaries, as well as the maintenance and preservation of architecturally important buildings across all parts of Ben Alder Estate. We are committed to providing a secure and safe working environment for all staff and to actively participate and supporting the local community whenever appropriate. Finally, we strive for excellence in the provision of all services to visitors to the Estate.
At Ben Alder, we manage approximately 2,000 hectares of commercial plantations alongside native broadleaf and Scots Pine woodlands. This includes dedicated native woodland regeneration schemes and a 500-hectare conversion programme, through which commercial conifer plantations are being restored to native broadleaf and Scots Pine for long-term retention and ecological benefit.
At Ben Alder, we actively engage in peatland restoration, habitat and wildlife monitoring, and a range of other conservation initiatives, working closely with partner organisations to protect and enhance the Estate’s natural environment.
At Ben Alder, we are committed to maintaining a careful balance between our sporting interests, the environmentally designated areas of the Estate and the needs and interests of our neighbours.
At Ben Alder, we aim to maximise the potential of our exceptional high-altitude grouse moor, while ensuring the highest standards of regulatory and legal compliance are upheld at all times.
We host over 60 hives around the estate producing fabulous heather honey.