Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house near the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Alexander Grant

House & Family History: Aberlour House, a severe Greek Revival ashlar house built for the West Indies planter and merchant Alexander Grant, was sold in 1885 to John Ritchie Findlay, a partner (later primary owner) of "The Scotsman" newspaper. During World War II the house was requisitioned by the British Army for use as the headquarters of the 51st (Highland) Infantry Division. In 1947 the Findlay family sold Aberlour to Gordonstoun School, who used it as Aberlour House, the junior (preparatory) school for Gordonstoun. In 2004 the junior school moved to Gordonstoun's main campus and the house was sold to Walker's Shortbread, who renovated it between 2006 and 2010 as their headquarters.

Garden & Outbuildings: Between 1825 and 1833 there was a distillery on the grounds operated by the laird, James Gordon (who lived at the earlier house). Margaret Macpherson Grant's 19th century walled garden is today a caravan park.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: James Gordon, early 19th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Alexander Grant, 1838-54; Margaret Macpherson Grant, 1854-77. Proctor family, 1877-85. John Ritchie Findlay, 1885-98; Findlay family here until 1947.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Offices

Ownership Details: Since 2010 headquarters of Walker's Shortbread

House Open to Public: No

Phone: 01340-871-555

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.walkersshortbread.com/

Historic Houses Member: No