The house from a circa 1907 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was probably at least one earlier house located on, or near, the site of the current house.
House & Family History: The lands of Kames were granted to the Bannatyne family by Robert the Bruce in the early 14th century as a reward for their service at the Battle of Bannockburn. The 19th century essayist and critic John Sterling was born at Kames Castle in 1806.
Garden & Outbuildings: The house sits in 20 acres of grounds, which includes a two-acre 18th century walled garden.
Architect: David Bryce
Date: Mid-to-late 19th centuryHouse Listed: Category B
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: William Bannatyne, 18th century; Sir William Macleod Bannatyne, Lord Bannatyne, until 1810. James Hamilton, early 19th century. Duncan Hoyle, mid-19th century. John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, late 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
Ownership Details: Estate cottages can be booked for holiday stays
House Open to Public: Folly / Outbuildings Only - By Appointment
Phone: 01700-504-886
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.kamescastlecottages.co.uk/
Historic Houses Member: No