DiCamillo Companion
Scotland

Kilravock Castle

  • Earlier Houses: There was probably an earlier building on, or near, the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Hugh Rose, 7th Baron of Kilravock

    House & Family History: In April of 1746, just before the Battle of Culloden, Bonnie Prince Charlie dined at Kilravock. Scotland's poet laureate, Robert Burns, visited Kilravock on September 6, 1787. The house, together with 481 acres, was listed for sale for £4 million in 2023.

  • House Listed: Category A

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Hugh Rose of Geddes, 13th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Hugh Rose, 7th Baron of Kilravock, Circa 1460-1494; Hugh Rose, 8th Baron of Kilravock, 1494-1517; Hugh Rose, 9th Baron of Kilravock, 1517-44; Hugh Rose, 10th Baron of Kilravock, 1544-97; William Rose, 11th Baron of Kilravock, 1597-1611; Hugh Rose, 12th Baron of Kilravock, 1611-43; Hugh Rose, 13th Baron of Kilravock, 1643-49; Hugh Rose, 14th Baron of Kilravock, 1649-87; Hugh Rose, 15th Baron of Kilravock, 1687-1732; Hugh Rose, 16th Baron of Kilravock, 1732-55; Hugh Rose, 17th Baron of Kilravock, 1755-72; Hugh Rose, 18th Baron of Kilravock, 1772-82; Elizabeth Rose, 19th Baroness of Kilravock, 1782-1815; Hugh Rose, 20th Baron of Kilravock, 1815-27; Hugh Rose, 21st Baron of Kilravock, 1827-47; John Rose, 22nd Baron of Kilravock, 1847-54; James Rose, 23rd Baron of Kilravock, 1854-1909; Hugh Rose, 24th Baron of Kilravock, 1909-46; Anna Rose, 25th Baroness of Kilravock, 1946-84.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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