The house from an 1835 French engraving
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 1815John 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