Earlier Houses: An earlier classical style house (see "Images" section), sometimes call Craigtoun Park, was demolished circa 1900 and replaced by the current house.

Built / Designed For: James Younger

House & Family History: The Younger family sold the house and grounds to Fife County Council in 1947. The council converted the house into Craigtoun Hospital, a maternity hospital, a purpose it served until 1992; the grounds became Craigtoun Country Park, a public park.

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 236, 1853.

John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. II, 1825. Scotland, 1830.

House Listed: Category B

Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: General George Melville, late 17th century; General Robert Melville, 18th century; John Whyte-Melville, 19th century; Melville family here until the early 20th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: James Younger, early 20th century; Younger family here until 1947.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

Ownership Details: Since 1947 owned by the local council, who operate the grounds, through the Friends of Craigtoun, as a public park. The house is derelict.

House Open to Public: Grounds Only

Phone: 01334-472-013

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No