DiCamillo Companion
Scotland

Gargunnock House

  • House & Family History: Though the current house has a façade of 1794, Gargunnock is built around a 16th century tower. The Estate was purchased in 1835 by Charles Stirling, a Glasgow merchant, whose sister, Jane, was a friend and pupil of Chopin. Jane brought Chopin to Scotland in 1848, where he visited with her and her family and very possibly played the same piano that is today at Gargunnock.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: There is an early 18th century walled garden that was altered in the mid-to-late 19th century. The park has trees of 180-to-200 years old.

  • Title: Landmark Trust Handbook, 21st Edition, The
    Author: NA
    Year Published: 2005
    Reference: pg. 68
    Publisher: Berkshire: The Landmark Trust
    ISBN: 0953312445
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Category A

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Charles Stirling, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: The Landmark Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Holiday Rental

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 01628-825-925

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No