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Architecture Notes
Event ID 666569
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Architecture Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/666569
Demolished c 1920's
From NMRS Architectural Catalogue Slip, RMB
Previous to 1740, when the Duke of Argyll, propriotor of the Barony of Royston purchased the Barony of Granton, Granton Castle was known as Granton House. After 1740 it was renamed Royston House when the previous Royston House became Caroline Park House. Granton Castle was also known as Old Granton House and Royston Caslte.
From NMRS Architecture Catalogue Slip:
RIAS Collection, Henry Kerr's photographs, two old prints of exterior of Granton Castle
Dr Thomas Ross manuscript notes
