Built / Designed For: Alexander family

House & Family History: William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling, was a poet (among his most notable works are "Aurora" and "The Monarchick Tragedies") who, in the 1620s, was involved in the Scottish colonization of Nova Scotia and Long Island, New York. Lord Stirling also owned a number of New England islands (Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands) that were sold by his grandson, the 2nd Earl of Stirling, to Thomas Mayhew for £40 and two beaver skin hats.

Garden & Outbuildings: The estate was redeveloped as a housing development in the 1950s.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: No Park

Past Seat / Home of: William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling, circa 1620-40; William Alexander, 2nd Earl of Stirling, 1640; Henry Alexander, 3rd Earl of Stirling, 1640-44; Alexander family here from 1481 until 1649. Major General Sir James Holborne, 17th century. George Abercromby (Abercrombie), 18th century; Sir Ralph Abercromby, until 1801; Abercromby family here from 1719 until 1924.

Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

Primary Current Ownership Use: Mixed Use

Ownership Details: The house was converted into four flats and holiday accommodation in the 1960s.

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No