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Scotland

Balnagowan Castle (Balnagown Castle)

Kildary, near Tain

Highlands

Scotland

Historic County: Ross-shire

Circa Date: 16th-17th century tower house, probably incorporating earlier elements, w/18th & 19th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Folly / Outbuildings Only - By Appointment

Country House: Yes

  • House & Family History: In the early 20th century Sir Charles Ross, 9th Bt., owner of Blnagowan Castle, invented the Ross Rifle.

  • Architect: George Alexander

    Date: 1818-21
    Designed: Remodeled West Front

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    Architect: James Gillespie Graham

    Date: Circa 1820
    Designed: East Wing
    (Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Category B

    Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape

  • Current Seat / Home of: Mohamed Al Fayed; here since 1972.

    Past Seat / Home of: Hugh, Earl of Ross, 14th century; Alexander Ross, 9th Laird of Balnagown, 16th century; Admiral Sir John Lockhart-Ross, 6th Bt., until 1790; Sir Charles Lockhart-Ross, 7th Bt., 1790-1814; Sir Charles William Frederick Augustus Lockhart-Ross, 8th Bt., 1814-83; Sir Charles Henry Augustus Frederick Lockhart-Ross, 9th Bt., 1883-1942.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

    Ownership Details: House not open to public; outbuildings can be let.

  • House Open to Public: Folly / Outbuildings Only - By Appointment

    Phone: 01862-843-601

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.balnagown.com/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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