Built / Designed For: Sir John Dunbar

House & Family History: Boath is a house of pink ashlar built in a neo-Greek style for Sir John Dunbar of Boath. The Entrance Facade is five bays by two stories and sports a pedimented portico with giant Ionic columns. The Entrance Hall has an Ionic columned screen at the north end and is noted for its large size and coffered ceiling. In the mid-1990s Boath House was in poor condition and on Historic Scotland's Endangered List; it was at this time that Don and Wendy Matheson purchased and restored the House and opened it in 1997 as a country house hotel and spa.

Comments: Boath has been described as the most beautiful Regency house in Scotland.

Garden & Outbuildings: Boath House is set in 20 acres that includes the Walled Garden, woodland walks, and streams.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Don and Wendy Matheson

Past Seat / Home of: Sir John Dunbar of Boath, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

Ownership Details: Private home of the Matheson family, who operate the house as an upscale hotel.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01667-454-896

Fax: 01667-455-469

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.boath-house.com

Awards: Voted one of Scotland top 10 best restaurants.

Historic Houses Member: No