The House from a 1906 postcard
Built / Designed For: Colonel Philip Skene
House & Family History: The design for Pitlour was originally commissioned by General Robert Skene from Robert Mylne in 1775-76; in the event, however, it was actually built by the general's brother, Colonel Philip Skene, in 1784 to the same designs. Pitlour is a house of five bays with a three-bay center pediment.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Icehouse, the Stables, a Cottage with Gothick windows, and a Doocot Tower with an ogee roof, all of the early 19th century, are extant.
Title: Buildings of Scotland: Fife, The
Author: Gifford, John
Year Published: 2000
Publisher: London: Penguin Books
ISBN: 0140710779
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Colonel Philip Skene, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No