Aberdeenshire
Beannachar (formerly Banchory House) is a large mansion house on the South Deeside Road, designed by John Smith, renowned Aberdeen architect, and completed in 1839. It is now home to a thriving Camphill community for young adults with additional support needs, offering both residential and day services.
Beannachar is located near the northern foot of the ancient route linking Aberdeen to the south: Causey Mounth. At the time that the mansion was built, the owners were deeply connected to leading figures and major current themes in society: the reforms of the kirk; the growth of scientific research and the interest in anthropology and archaeology. Since 1979 the main link and connection has been with the Camphill communities, both local and worldwide, and through its daily life and work with countless local individuals and organisations.
In 1996 one of the residential houses won an Aberdeenshire architectural award.
Tours of the grounds and beautiful walled garden, and the different workshops will be open to visitors, with products and produce available for sale.
An experience not to be missed including a café, BBQ, live music, children’s activities, tombola, and video of current community life.
Facilities
Gallery
Key Information
No booking required.
Where to find us
Address
- Beannachar Camphill Community
- Banchory-Devenick
- AB12 5YL