A Russian princess and fashion designer has revealed that her next collection will be inspired by her love of Scotland and the north-east.
Olga Roh, 43, creative director of her own label, Rohmir, recently bought Inchdrewer Castle, near Banff, with the hope of turning it into a grand family home.
After debuting her most recent pieces at London Fashion Week earlier this month, Mrs Roh and her husband Stephan, a Swiss lawyer and economist, travelled to the north-east to visit their new property.
Mrs Roh, now the Baroness of Inchdrewer, said: “My whole family has a deep love for Scotland.
“I know about and have read about all the fashions and materials of Scotland.
“For example the Harris Tweed is now known all around the world as one of the best materials there is.
“That is why my spring/ summer collection will be inspired by Scotland by using the colours and materials for which the country is famous.”
Inchdrewer Castle was sold last year with an asking price of around £400,000, but the Rohs are under no illusions about the amount of work the building needs.
Mr Roh said: “The castle is just a shell and will need a lot of structure surveys and work to establish what we can do. The main building does not have much room but the outbuildings have all collapsed, so we may need to look at extending.”
His former Versace model wife said she hoped the people of the north-east would welcome her family into the community once her home is complete.
Even in its current state the building – which is thought to date back to the 16th century – could play a role in Mrs Roh’s glamorous business.
She said: “I think it would be good for clothes which are inspired by Scotland to be shown off here.
“It might be a good idea to have the collection modelled at Inchdrewer at some point. I think the whole project is very exciting.”