Glendoick House

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Glendoick House

Glendoick House is a mansion near the Scottish village of St Madoes in the Council Area Perth and Kinross . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. The associated pigeon house and gardens are also classified as Category B structures, while the South East Lodge is classified as Category C structures. The entire property is on the Scottish Landscaping Register . The highest rating “outstanding” was awarded in two out of seven categories.

history

The Glendoick estate had been owned by the Butter family since the 13th century . In 1529 there was a construction of a fort there. However, its exact location can no longer be traced. Robert Craigie, later Lord Glendoick , acquired part of the property in 1726. Between 1746 and 1748 Craigie had what is now Glendoick House built. His son David acquired the remaining parts of the property in 1773. At the time, the Dundee to Perth road ran right past the gardens of Glendoick House. It was relocated around 1790. In the late 19th century, the Craigies leased Glendoick to Alfred W. Cox , who finally bought it in 1900. In 1910, the North and the East Wing were based on a design A.G. Heitons increased .

Pigeon house

The pigeon house, which dates from the 18th century, is around 500 meters southeast of the manor house. The two-storey building has a square floor plan and closes with a pyramid roof . Its masonry is plastered with Harl . A low door on the south-east facade leads into the interior. Stone nesting boxes are lined up there. There are numerous entry holes along the facades and in the roof.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  2. ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  3. ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  4. ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  5. ↑ a b c Garden and Designed Landscape - entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  6. ↑ Entry on Glendoick House  in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)

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Coordinates: 56 ° 23 '52.8 "  N , 3 ° 17' 7.2"  W.