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Northumberland Estates is a privately owned family business which represents the business interests of the Duke of Northumber ... land and the Percy family. Centuries of history provide the foundations of an organisation which invests for the long term. The methods by which this is achieved may have evolved and changed over the decades, but the remit remains the same – to create an income stream to enable the business to continue to preserve and enhance its many heritage assets, create jobs and continue as a major contributor to the local economy. Northumberland Estates is a multi-faceted business based at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland but with offices in Newcastle and the South. Recent years have seen the organisation diversify away from historic income streams, putting property investment, development and management at its core, while still retaining significant investment in more traditional enterprises such as farming, forestry and tourism. This has resulted in the creation of a substantial property portfolio, managed for investment purposes. Predominantly UK based and centred on the North East of England, its primary focus is commercial property. Asset sectors include office, retail and industrial properties, and the development team specialise in obtaining planning permissions to deliver new and exciting projects throughout the UK. The Estate also maintains a large residential portfolio and considerable farming and forestry interests throughout Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, amounting to some 100,000 acres (almost 40,500ha). Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden remain amongst the more popular tourist attraction in the North East and major contributors to the local economy. The size and diversity of Northumberland Estates’ business interests make it a major employer in the Alnwick area. read more