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Scotland

Shambellie House

  • Built / Designed For: William Stewart

    House & Family History: In 1977 Charles Stewart donated the house and his collection of 2,000 costumes to National Museum of Scotland, which operated the National Museum of Costume at Shambellie House between 1982 and 2013.

  • Architect: David Bryce

    Date: 1854-60
    Designed: House for William Stewart

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  • Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
    Author: Sayer, Michael
    Year Published: 1993
    Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
    ISBN: 0859551970
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Category B

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: William Stewart, 19th century; Stewart family here from the 17th century until 1977.

    Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

    Ownership Details: Today an arts, heritage, and environmental center managed by the Shambellie House Trust

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01387-440-082

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.shambelliehouse.org/

    Historic Houses Member: No