Detail of main S building

Description Detail of main S building

Date 5/2/2001

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number E 2515 CN

Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images

Copies SC 765973

Scope and Content Main south building, Round Square, Gordonstoun House, Moray This shows the main south rubble-built building which has been strengthened with metal tie bars bolted onto a metal plate just under the loft. The painted armorial panel above the door is for George Gordon and Henrietta Stuart Marquess of Huntly. The family was proud of its heritage and mounted this panel in a prominent position. The round square was built by Sir Robert Gordon, 3rd baronet, in the late 17th century as the steading for his home farm or as legend has it as a shelter for when the devil came for his soul. Sir Robert apparently sold his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge. When the school was instituted the building was converted into the library, classrooms, staff and pupil accommodation. Gordonstoun was probably built in the 16th century as a tall and thin rectangular tower. The first Marquis of Huntly added flanking wings in 1616 and the building was altered in 1730. The Classical front was added in 1775 and further alterations were made during the 19th century. Dr Kurt Hahn converted the house to Gordonstoun School in 1934. The building was extensively repaired in 1945 after a fire. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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