Architecture Notes

Event ID 831477

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Architecture Notes

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NMRS REFERENCE

Built in 1859 for Allan Gilmour, Timber Importer and shipowner.

The House cost #70,000 to build.

Fire in the 1950's led to disuse and later demolition.

Information from Mr Gilmour, Lismore, Avoch, Ross-shire. See Correspondence 5/9/91.

'The Castles and Mansions of Renfrewshire and Buteshire' - Millar A H

Notes from text - Old Castle of Polnoon ruins a mile to SE. After the Castle fell into ruins Polnoon Lodge was erected.

EXTERNAL REFERENCE

Scottish Records Office

Proposal that it should be converted into the manse. Correspondence.

1800 GD 3/E70/4434

(Undated) information in NMRS.