Kilmory Castle (Kilmory House)

Glassary, near Lochgilphead

Argyll & Bute

Scotland

Historic County: Argyllshire

Circa Date: 1828, incorporating earlier elements, w/circa 1830 & 1863 additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on the site, parts of which were probably incorporated into the current house.

Built / Designed For: Sir John Powlett Orde
Architect: William Hooker

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: ?
Nationality: British
Notes: Director of Kew Gardens in the mid-19th century.

Date: 1830
Designed: Grounds for Sir John Powlett Orde
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Architect: Joseph Gordon Davis

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: ?
Nationality: British

Date: 1828
Designed: New (second) Gothic style house for Sir John Powlett Orde

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House Listed: Category B

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: John Lamont, 16th century. Donald Campbell, 16th century; Peter Campbell, early 19th century; Campbell family here until 1826. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir John Powlett Orde, Bt., 1828-73; Orde family here until 1938.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Offices

Ownership Details: Since 1974 headquarters of Argyll and Bute Council
House Open to Public: No
Website: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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