The house
The house from the garden
Earlier Houses: The current house is built on the site of the medieval Ardkginglas Castle, which was destroyed in 1769.
Built / Designed For: Sir Andrew Noble
House & Family History: Ardkinglas was built in the early 20th century of green granite topped with Caithness slate and is one of only four houses designed by Robert Lorimer, one of Scotland's leading architects. Lorimer designed everything, right down to the electrical fittings and door furniture, all of which are still in place today. The architect was allowed a completely free hand, and the result is a large baronial style mansion of over 80 rooms set in luscious gardens.
Garden & Outbuildings: The estate today comprises 13,000 acres.
Architect: Robert Stodart Lorimer
Date: 1906-08Country Life: XXIX, 746 plan, 1911.
Title: Country Life: 100 Favourite Houses
Author: Green, Candida Lycett
Year Published: 1999
Publisher: London: Boxtree
ISBN: 0752213334
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Designated Garden & Designed Landscape
Current Seat / Home of: John Noble
Past Seat / Home of: Sir Andrew Noble, 1st Bt., 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
Ownership Details: The house can be hired for parties and events.
House Open to Public: Limited Access to House - Grounds Open to Public
Phone: 01499-600-261
Fax: 01499-600-241
Email: info@ardkinglas.com
Website: http://www.ardkinglas.com
Historic Houses Member: No