House & Family History: Ackergill is a five-story 15th century oblong tower house with an early 18th century four-story wing at the rear. The Campbell family sold Ackergill Tower in 1699 to Sir William Dunbar of Hempriggs. The Dunbar family (later baronets and barons) performed extensive renovations and additions to the House in the 18th century. In the mid-19th century, further additions, including a cap house, were designed by David Bryce for George Sutherland Dunbar, 7th Lord Duffus. Ackergill was the seat of the Dunbars until 1986, when the family sold up to a company who restored and redeveloped the House as an exclusive hotel and business venue.
Architect: David Bryce
Date: 1852
Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
Author: Sayer, Michael
Year Published: 1993
Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
ISBN: 0859551970
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Campbell, 17th century. George Sutherland Dunbar, 7th Lord Duffus, 19th century; Dunbar family here 1692-1986.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Conference Center
Ownership Details: The Tower is let for weddings and corporate events.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01955-603-556
Fax: 01955-602-140
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ackergilltower.com
Historic Houses Member: No