Accessing Scotland's Past Project
Event ID 562165
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Accessing Scotland's Past Project
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/562165
Swinton House forms the core of the estate of Swinton, which for around nine centuries was in the hands of the Swinton family, who were responsible for the building of the structures which still survive here.
The existing Swinton House replaced an earlier structure which burned down in 1797. Dated 1800, it is a two-storeyed structure built in the Neo-Classical style using ashlar masonry. There is an adjoining wing on the west side which may represent a surviving portion of the earlier structure.
The main entrance, which lies on the north face of the house, is offset, and may be a later addition. It uses Classical elements in its design, including pediments and pillars. The south face overlooks the extensive gardens, and is characterised by the three central bowed bays.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
