Whim House (Whim Hall) (The Whim) (Blair-Bog) - DiCamillo

Whim House (Whim Hall) (The Whim) (Blair-Bog)

Lamancha, West Linton

Scottish Borders

Scotland

Historic County: Peeblesshire

Circa Date: 1731-34 w/later alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll
Architect: John Adam

Date of Birth: 1721
Date of Death: 1792
Nationality: British
Notes: One of the four Adam brothers, son of William Adam, Sr. John was the business manager of the brothers's architectural firm.

Designed: Added library for 3rd Duke of Argyll

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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 B

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll and Earl of Islay, 1731-63. James Montgomery, 1st Baron of Stanhope, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Hospital / Care Home / Recovery Center

Ownership Details: Today Whim Hall Care Centre
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 03450-531-689

Website: https://www.stphilipscare.com

Historic Houses Member: No

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