House & Family History: Spottiswoode is most famous today because of Alicia Ann Spottiswoode, later Lady John Scott (1810-1900), a champion of traditional Scottish culture, history, and language, who grew up here. It was probably at Spottiswoode that Lady John wrote the refined version of the song "Annie Laurie."

Collections: A George III mahogany and marquetry breakfront bookcase attributed to Christopher Fuhrlohg (probably supplied to John Spottiswoode at the time of his marriage in June of 1799 to Margaret Strahan) was sold from Spottiswoode in 1935. The bookcase was sold again by Christie's on July 8, 1999.

Garden & Outbuildings: The Gothick arches, the gateways with inscribed poetry, the eagle (or clock) Lodges, the old coach house, and the stableblock are all extant.

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 177, 1853.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed

Past Seat / Home of: John Spottiswoode, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No