Earlier Houses: The name Capelrig is believed to translate from the Gaelic into “chapel on the ridge,” which may refer to a chapel that was once here. In the 12th and 13th centuries the lands of Capelrig belonged to the Knights Templar. After the departure of the Templars in 1307, the lands were given to the Knights Hospitallers, in whose ownership Capelrig remained until the Reformation. Circa 1600 the estate was purchased the Mure family, who probably built the earliest private house on the estate.

Built / Designed For: Robert Barclay

House & Family History: In 1962 the house and a portion of the estate were sold to Renfrewshire Council, who initially opened the house to the pubic as an arts center. After the arts center closed, the council used the house for offices. Capelrig House has been vacant since the council offices moved out.

Garden & Outbuildings: Eastwood High School is located on the grounds of the estate.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: William Mure, 1600-66. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Robert Barclay, 1769-83. George Brown, 1788-1833. James Barclay Murdoch, until 1906. James Clements (as tenant), 1907-12. The Hon. Kenneth Weir, 1928-47. John Lawrence, 1956-62.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Unoccupied

Ownership Details: Owned by East Renfrewshire Council

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No