Earlier Houses: There were at least two earlier houses on, or near, the site of the current house. The first of these houses was built in the 14th century and probably replaced in the 16th century by the second house, which was itself replaced in the 19th century by the present house.

Built / Designed For: Sir Robert Abercromby, 5th Bt.

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: Vol. II, p. 186, 1853.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: John George Ogilvy, 5th Lord Banff, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Robert Abercromby, 5th Bt., 1840-55; Sir George Samuel Abercromby, 6th Bt., 1855-72; Sir Robert John Abercromby, 7th Bt., 1872-95; Sir George William Abercromby, 8th Bt., 1895-1966; Sir Robert Alexander Abercromby, 9th Bt., 1966-72.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No