Abercairny
Abercairny , also called Abercairney , is a manor house in Scotland . It stands in the middle of a large estate around four kilometers east of Crieff in the Council Area Perth and Kinross . The associated, 17th century sundial was included in the Scottish monument lists in 1971 in the highest monument category A. The entire property is on the Scottish Landscaping Register . The highest rating “outstanding” was given in one of seven categories.
history
The Abercairny estate has been occupied since the 13th century, and at that time it was owned by Gille Brigte, 3rd Earl of Strathearn . Mary, daughter of Maol Íosa, 7th Earl of Strathearn , received Abercairny as a dowry for her wedding to John de Moray of Drumsargard in 1320. Since then, the property has been inherited within the family. In the course of the 18th century, the property, which at that time was already a manor house, and the surrounding parks and gardens were developed. On William Roy's map of Scotland from around 1750, the essential elements that have survived to this day are already recorded.
Charles Moray , called "Charles Stirling" after his marriage to the daughter William Stirlings of Ardoch , commissioned the landscape architect Thomas White to plan the redesign of the property in 1793 . Three years later, architect John Paterson was hired to plan the renovation of the mansion. However, there was only a draft for the extension of a salon. Then Archibald Elliot and Charles Heathcote Tatham were initially entrusted with the planning of a new building. In 1804, however, it was decided in favor of a design by Richard Crichton . The estimated cost of construction in 1806 was between £ 11,000 and £ 12,500. With the death of the owner, the work was initially stopped as his heir James Moray was faced with considerable debts. After construction continued in 1814, the death of Richard Crichton in 1817 came to another standstill. Between 1820 and 1823, R. & R. Dickson completed the work. Further work and extensions were carried out between 1826 and 1835 and 1841 and 1842. Queen Victoria visited the property in 1842 .
Charles Stirling Home Drummond Moray initiated development, especially the gardens, in the 1860s. In addition, a tower was added to the manor house in 1869. During the Second World War , Abercairny served as a military hospital. By 1960 the condition of the neo-Gothic mansion had deteriorated so much that it was decided to demolish it, which was carried out in the same year. Today's Abercairny was built on the site in a neo-Georgian style .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b c d Garden and Designed Landscape - entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ^ Information in the Gazetteer for Scotland
Web links
- Entry on Abercairny in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Coordinates: 56 ° 22 ′ 52.6 " N , 3 ° 45 ′ 50.7" W.