Ballumbie House

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Ballumbie House is a country house on the northern outskirts of Dundee in the Scottish county of Angus .

history

In 1810 David Miller had Ballumbie House built on the ruins of Ballumbie Castle . It was a classic two-story house with an ice house and stables, into which the remains of the old castle were integrated. A pond with flamingos was created next to it.

In 1902 the house belonged to Alexander Gilroy , a merchant who hired architect James Findlay to make changes to the house. The house has been redesigned in the Scottish Baronial Style.

In 1965 the house was converted into a hotel, which operated until 1981. The following year it was destroyed by fire and only the foundation walls remained for over 20 years. In the 21st century it was renovated again and converted into condominiums. Historic Scotland has listed it as a Category B Historic Building.

230 homes were also built on the site.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  2. ^ Hotel and castle . In: Evening Telegraph . June 9, 2006. Retrieved February 22, 2017.

Coordinates: 56 ° 29 ′ 56 "  N , 2 ° 53 ′ 56.4"  W.