Earlier Houses: The was a Medieval tower house on, or near, the site of the current house. It was at this earlier house that, in 1745, Elizabeth Seton hosted Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Built / Designed For: Hugh Seton (Smith)

House & Family History: During World War II the house served as a convalescent home.

Garden & Outbuildings: The estate today covers 3,750 acres. The 18th century stableblock has been converted into offices for let.

Country Life: CXXXVIII, 440, 501, 556, 1965.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape

Current Seat / Home of: Angus Watson

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Fraser family, 14th century. Alexander Seton, 15th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Hugh Seton (Smith), 18th century; Archibald Seton, early 19th century; Sir Douglas Seton-Steuart, 5th Bt., until 1928. Mr. C.A. Buchanan, early 20th century; Patrick Buchanan, late 20th century; Buchanan family here from 1928 until 1998.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Phone: 01786-448-899

Historic Houses Member: No