DiCamillo Companion
Scotland

Rossie Castle (Rossie House)

  • 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.

  • Architect: Richard Crichton

    Date: Circa 1800
    Designed: House for Hercules Ross

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  • 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

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