An 1822 engraving of the third house (demolished) from "Neale's Views of Seats"
Earlier Houses: A medieval castle (the first house) of the earls of Hume was destroyed in 1548, rebuilt (the second house), and then destroyed again. The early 19th century house (the third house) that is the focus of this record was built on the site of the earlier castles.
House & Family History: The early 19th century Dunglass House was noted for its lavishly decorated Romantic style interiors.
House Replaced By: The early 19th century house (the third house) was demolished in the 1940s and replaced by the current (fourth) house in the 1950s.
Architect: Richard Crichton
Date: Circa 1813John 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: Vol. VI, 1823. Scotland, 1830.
Country Life: LVIII, 396 plan, 1925.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 738
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Simon and Joyce Usher; Usher family here since 1919.
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT FIRST AND SECOND HOUSES: Alexander Home, 1st Earl of Home and 6th Lord Home, 16th century. SEATED AT THIRD HOUSE: Sir James Hall, early 19th century; Hall family here from 1807 until 1919.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
Ownership Details: The new House and outbuildings are available for weddings and events.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01368-830-927
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dunglassestate.com
Historic Houses Member: No