Carnegie Club Blog

Land of the Mountain and the Flood, painting by John MacWhirter

Mountains, Floods, and Darwinian Scottish Wilds

By Scottish artist John MacWhirter, one of Skibo's most beloved paintings tells a story of Victorian imagination and evolution.

Posted: 30 August 2024

macaroons and strawberries

Time for Tea

Afternoon Tea is a quintessentially British activity, taken at country homes across the nation for over 150 years and still enjoyed at Skibo today.

Posted: 13 January 2023

Skibo's Historic Stonework

The upkeep of Skibo's distinctive stonework requires specialist skills that The Carnegie Club is passionate about preserving.

Posted: 29 July 2021

A History of Private Member Clubs

We uncover the allure, philosophy and evolution of private members' clubs from the 1700s to the present day.

Posted: 15 July 2021