Interior from a circa 1913 postcard
House & Family History: The Seton family built the original tower house of Winton in the 15th century on land granted to them by King David I, circa 1152. Winton House was burned on orders of King Henry VIII in the 16th century and later restored and enlarged. In September of 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlies requisitioned Winton to garrison his troops during the Jacobite rising of 1745.
Chapel & Church: The early 13th century Seton Church is one of the finest collegiate churches in Scotland.
Architect: John Paterson
Date: 1805Country Life: XXXII, 260 plan, 1912.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 740
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Sir Francis G.A Ogilvy, 14th Baronet of Inverquarity.
Past Seat / Home of: George Seton, 3rd Earl of Winton, 17th century; George Seton, Lord Seton, Master of Winton, 17th century; George Seton, 5th Earl of Winton, 18th century; Seton family here from the 12th century until 1715. Col. John Hamilton, 19th century. Constance Nisbet Hamilton, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
Ownership Details: Owned by The Winton Trust.
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01620-824-986
Fax: 01620-823-961
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wintonhouse.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No