Arbuthnott House
Arbuthnott House is a manor house in the Scottish village of Arbuthnott in the Council Area of Aberdeenshire . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. The associated North Bridge is separately protected as a Category A structure. The entire property is on the Scottish Landscaping Register . The highest rating “outstanding” was awarded in three of the seven categories.
history
In the course of the 12th century Hugo de Swinton received the estate "Aberbothenoth" as a fief that King William Canmore had previously given to the Oliphant clan , whose daughter de Swinton married. The property is still owned by the family to this day. First the family hired the local lairds . The 9th Laird had the first permanent house built there around 1420. Under the 12th Laird, it was expanded into a castle complex. In 1588 the Tower House was built , which forms the nucleus of today's manor house. In 1641, the 18th Laird was promoted to Baron of Inverbervie and Viscount of Arbuthnott . The creation of the gardens at Arbuthnott House was probably initiated around 1750 by Robert Arbuthnot, 3rd Viscount of Arbuthnott . Under John Arbuthnot, 5th Viscount of Arbuthnott , Arbuthnott House was largely given its current appearance in 1754. At the same time, the remains of the fortress house were demolished.
description
Arbuthnott House stands on the southern edge of the village of Arbuthnott near the left bank of the Bervie Waters . The west-facing main facade of the three-story, classicist building is symmetrical. It is designed with a final triangular gable and flanking cross gables , which are flush with the facade. The rear wings are partially vaulted . A winter garden has recently been added to the south side, which overlooks the gardens.
North Bridge
The North Bridge was built in 1821. It leads the main access road coming from the north to the manor house over the small brook Bothenoth Burn , which flows through the property in a north-south direction and flows into the Bervie Water. The classicistically designed viaduct spans the Bothenoth Burn with a brick-lined segment arch . Parapets with seated urns limit the roadway. Beyond the bridge, the parapets are continued as widening walls.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b c Garden and Designed Landscape - entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Arbuthnott House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 52 ′ 0 ″ N , 2 ° 20 ′ 16.9 ″ W.