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.

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