The house from "Morris's Views of Seats," circa 1875.
Earlier Houses: The 19th century castle replaced the earlier Rossie House.
Built / Designed For: Hercules Ross
House & Family History: In 1928 the roof was removed to avoid paying property taxes; most of the house was demolished in 1949, and, in 1957, the remains were destroyed by the army as a training exercise.
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: Vol. VI, 1823. Scotland, 1830.
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Hercules Ross, 19th century. Col. William Macdonald Farquharson Colquhoun Macdonald, 1856-82. Edward Millar, 1882-1911.
Current Ownership Type: Demolished
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No