Architecture Notes

Event ID 834334

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Architecture Notes

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NMRS REFERENCE

Owner: Lord Ogilvie, Earl of Airlie

Architects: sixteenth century tower; Richard and Robert Dickson circa 1820 (additions); David Bryce 1870-74 (additions). Bryce's work burnt 14 September 1883, reconstructed without tower by Kinnear and Peddie, circa 1884-86.

Reginald Fairlie 1933 (additions) (door in garden wall) later rebuilt. Major reconstruction by Philip Tilden circa 1950, Bryce work demolished, Dickson elevations remodelled.

Philip Webb 1868/69 - refurbished Library and probably Holly room and Hawthorn room. His scheme for additions was not carried out.

EXTERNAL REFERENCE

Scottish Record Office

Alterations to the Castle are proposed in a memorandum for Mr McNicoll. The additions and improvements are to be done under the charge of Mr Dickson. They include a new vestibule and hall inside and turrets and alterations to the South West tower outside.

No date (19th century) GD16/27/446.