Schawpark House (Shawpark House)

Sauchie, near Alloa

Clackmannanashire

Scotland

Circa Date: Probably 18th century

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1961

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Garden & Outbuildings: In 1935 the Schawpark Golf Course (today Alloa Golf Club) was laid out on the estate.
Architect: Robert Adam

Date of Birth: 1728
Date of Death: 1792
Nationality: British
Notes: The prolific Robert Adam was the son of William Adam, Sr., and one of the four Adam brothers. Robert is noted for having "Never once built a great house from scratch," though he was the "it" architect of the 1760s and 70s, with an impressive and aristocratic client list a mile long. The Georgian House, Edinburgh, is considered by many to be Adam's urban masterpiece. Among his finest works are the Library of Kenwood House, London; Culzean Castle, Ayrshire; the Library of Mellerstain House, Scottish Borders; Syon House, London; and Newby Hall in Yorkshire.

Date: 1775-76
Designed: Additions

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House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Schaw family, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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