A 1790 engraving of the earlier house
Earlier Houses: The current house was built on the site of Seaton Palace, a popular retreat for Mary, Queen of Scots. The Palace was demolished in 1790, after years of neglect.
Built / Designed For: Lt. Col. Alexander Mackenzie
House & Family History: In 2019 Seton was listed for sale for £8 million.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: George Seton, 5th Earl of Winton, early 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Lt. Col. Alexander Mackenzie of the 21st Dragoons, late 18th century. Francis Wemyss Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss, late 18th century. Stevenson family, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.setoncastle.com
Historic Houses Member: No