RCAHMS Threatened Buildings Survey 2007
Date 30 June 2007
Event ID 609755
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type RCAHMS Threatened Buildings Survey 2007
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/609755
Haddo House Hall lies to the southwest of Haddo House and to the north of the stable block. It was built by the 7th Earl and Countess of Aberdeen in 1891 to accommodate large gatherings and theatrical events. The 7th Earl was Governor General of Canada from 1893-98, and it has been suggested that choice of timber as a building material, and the dramatically sweeping roof, may have been inspired from his time in Canada.
The Hall is entered from the south through a large porch and there have been some later harled additions to the east. The interior is lined in timber with an open truss roof. The stage is situated at the north end of hall with dressing rooms below.
The Haddo House Choral and Operatic Society Society was founded by Lady Aberdeen in 1945.
Information from RCAHMS (STG), 2007
