and he was subsequently unable to return to Britain for fear of imprisonment. From his death in 1942, until 1972, the castle was unoccupied and became dilapidated. In 1972, it was purchased by Mohamed Al-Fayed, who began restoration of the house and grounds. The decoration of the castle was entrusted to the Parisian interior designer Philippe Belloir, decorator of the Parisian Ritz. References External links Balnagown Highland Estate Houses in Highland (council area) Category B listed buildings in Highland (council area) Castles in Highland (council area) Clan Ross Listed castles in Scotland Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes