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Scotland

Letterfourie House

  • Built / Designed For: James Gordon

    House & Family History: Letterfourie was the first house Robert Adam designed after his return from his Grand Tour. The reel "The House of Letterfourie," also known as "Lasses Look Behind You," by William Marshall of Fochabers, is named for the house. In 2012 Letterfourie House was listed for sale for £1.75 million. In 2024 the house, together with 308 acres, was listed for sale for £2.95 million.

  • Architect: Robert Adam

    Date: 1772-73
    Designed: House for James Gordon

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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 52
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

    Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
    Author: Sayer, Michael
    Year Published: 1993
    Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
    ISBN: 0859551970
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Category A

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: James Gordon, 18th century.

    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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