The house from a 1904 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on the site of the current house.
Built / Designed For: Nicol Graham
House & Family History: During World War II Gartmore was requisitioned by the British Army, which used the house as a barracks until 1950. In 1953 the Archdiocese of Glasgow purchased Gartmore House and established St. Ninian's School here, which was run by the De La Salle Brothers until the school closed in 1982. After St. Ninian's closed sexual and physical abuse of former students came to light, which resulted in the conviction of a number of the former staff. Since 1997 Gartmore House has been operated as a conference center and activity center.
Architect: David Barclay
Date: 1901-02Vitruvius Scoticus: Adam, W., pl. 83, 1810.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 58, 110
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category B
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Nicol Graham, 18th century; Robert Graham, 18th century; Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham, 1883-1900; Graham family here from 1644 until 1900. Sir Charles Cayzer, 20th century; Cayzer family here until 1945.
Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit
Primary Current Ownership Use: Other
Ownership Details: Gartmore House is today an activity holidays venue
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01877-382-991
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gartmoreestate.com
Historic Houses Member: No