Legacy Meets Innovation: Sustainable Heating for a Historic Scottish Estate
The Property
Penninghame Estate, with roots tracing back to the early 1700s, was once the seat of the Earl of Galloway and spanned a vast 10,000 acres with over 40 tenanted farms. Today, the estate stands as a symbol of heritage and continuity and now, sustainability.
The Initial Requirements
The existing NIBE Ground Source Heat Pump system, installed nearly 20 years ago, were reaching the end of their lifespan. The estate needed:
• A reliable, high-performance replacement
• Improved energy efficiency
• Seamless integration into a historic property
• Long-term reliability backed by trusted support
Having experienced excellent long-term performance and strong support from NIBE, the estate owners were confident in choosing the NIBE brand again for the upgrade.
This solution not only met the estate’s heating needs but future-proofed it with advanced technology that aligns with modern sustainability goals.
NIBE products used:
Key stats:
• Proven efficiency (up to 400%)
• Long-standing reliability
• Low environmental impact and significant carbon savings
• Seven-year warranty when installed by a NIBE Pro
Installed by Local Experts
The installation was handled professionally by a local NIBE installer, Optimum Heating. Over the years Optimum Heating have built a strong working relationship with NIBE and Penninghame Estate.
Graham Edwards, Penninghame Estate Manager, said “From start to finish the project has been excellent… fast, efficient, and very professionally done”
A Lasting Partnership
With over 70 years of experience in designing and refining heat pump technology, NIBE continues to build trusted partnerships offering not just products, but long-term energy solutions. The Penninghame project is a testament to the power of combining historic legacy with future focused innovation. NIBE’s commitment to installer training and aftercare played a crucial role in the smooth delivery of this project. Andrew Peden, Optimum Heating, said “From technical guidance to customer service, support was “absolutely brilliant.”
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