Earlier Houses: There were a number of earlier buildings on, or near, the site of the current house, including monastic buildings of the Tironesian monks of Lesmahagow Priory and an early 17th century house called Glenane that was demolished when the current house was built.

House & Family History: In the 19th century Kerse was the home of John Greenshields, author of "The Annals of the Parish of Lesmahagow," which was published in 1864.

House Listed: Not Listed

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Weir family, circa 1603 until 1793. James Ferrier, 1793-97. John Jamieson, 1797-1801. William Clerk, 1801-21. John Blackwood Greenshields, 1821-58. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Blackwood Greenshields, 1st Laird of Kerse, 19th century; Greenshields family here from 1821 until 1913. James Gilchrist, early 20th century. Sirdar Iqbal Singh, 1987-2021.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No