DiCamillo Companion
Scotland

Craigend Castle

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on the site, elements of which were incorporated into the current house.

    Built / Designed For: James Smith

  • Architect: Alexander Ramsay

    Date: Circa 1815
    Designed: Rebuilt House in Regency Gothic style for James Smith

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  • John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 228, 1854.

    John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: Scotland, 1830.

  • House Listed: Category C

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: John Smith, until 1812. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: James Smith, early 19th century. Archibald McLellan, 1835-54. Sir Andrew Buchanan, mid-19th century. Sir Harold E. Yarrow, early 20th century (as tenant).

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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