Fochabers, near Elgin
Moray
Scotland
Historic County: Morayshire, BanffshireCirca Date: 1769-83, incorporating earlier elements, w/19th & 20th century alterations
Status: Partially Extant
Greatly reduced in size in 1954.
House Open to Public: Grounds Open to the Public - House Only Open for Events / Exclusive Use
Country House: Yes
The House from a 1906 postcard
The garden fountain from a circa 1912 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier medieval house called Bog o' Gight, parts of which were incorporated into the current house.
Built / Designed For: 3rd Duke of Gordon
Architect: John Baxter, Jr.
Date: 1769-82
Title: Destruction of the Country House, The
Author: Strong, Roy; Binney, Marcus; Harris, John
Year Published: 1974
Publisher: London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
ISBN: 0500270052X
Book Type: Softback
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 112
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape
Current Seat / Home of: Angus and Zara Gordon-Lennox; here since 2008.
Past Seat / Home of: Cosmo George Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon, 18th century; Lieutenant General Sir George Gordon-Lennox, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Luxury Accommodation / Exclusive Use
Ownership Details: The house is available for exclusive stay use and sporting can be booked on the estate.
House Open to Public: Grounds Open to the Public - House Only Open for Events / Exclusive Use
Phone: 01343-820-244
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gordoncastle.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: Yes