Skene House

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Skene House

Skene House is a manor house in the scattered Scottish settlement of Skene in the Council Area of Aberdeenshire . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category B. The upgrade to the highest monument category A took place in 1996.

history

In 1318, King Robert the Bruce created Baronate Skene for Robert Skene . His descendants were to hold the lands until 1827. Around this time Skene had one of the largest tower houses in Scotland built there. It is also said to be the first mortar-grouted stone building in Mar (roughly equivalent to today's Area Committee Marr ). Originally with three vaulted cellars, it was rebuilt in 1680. A south wing was added around 1745. Skene House got its present size between 1847 and 1850 when it was expanded to a mansion for the Duke of Fife . The Scottish architect Archibald Simpson , who died in 1847, was responsible for the design . According to tradition, he worked on this design when he died. The Tower House, which is no longer visible in its original state, is part of the north wing.

description

Skene House is isolated near the Lyne of Skene housing estate . The three to four storey house is built on a slope. It is designed in the style of the Scottish Baronial . The former Tower House is integrated into the structure on the north side. Its masonry consists of quarry stone , while other parts of the building also have stone blocks. In the gardens there are two dolphin fountains, sculptures and two flower platforms each with three caryatids .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  2. ↑ Entry on Skene House  in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)

Web links

Coordinates: 57 ° 10 '40.3 "  N , 2 ° 23' 8.3"  W.