The house from a 1905 postcard
Built / Designed For: Sir David Baird, 1st Bt.
House & Family History: Newbyth contains paneling removed from Clerkington House in Haddington. Newbyth House caught fire in 1972 during its conversion into flats.
House Replaced By: An earlier house, possibly designed by William Adam Sr., was replaced by the current house.
Architect: Archibald Elliot
Date: 1817Vitruvius Scoticus: Adam, W., pls. 137, 138, 1810.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 191, 351
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: William Baird, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir David Baird, 1st Bt., until 1829; Sir David Baird, 2nd Bt., 1829-52.
Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association
Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
Ownership Details: Converted into flats in 1972
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No