DiCamillo Companion
Scotland

Maxwelton House (Glencairn Castle)

  • House & Family History: Stephan Laurie purchased Glencairn Castle in 1611, changing its name to Maxwelton. The Stenhouse family purchased Maxwelton from the Lauries in 1968 and completed one of the largest restorations to date of a private Scottish house.

  • House Listed: Category B

    Park Listed: Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Stephan Laurie, 17th century. William Cunningham, 13th Earl of Glencairn, 18th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

    Ownership Details: Owned by Maxwelton House Trust

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01848-200-385

    Historic Houses Member: No