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Villa (19th Century)
Site Name Kilmacolm, Rowantreehill Road, Rowantreehill
Classification Villa (19th Century)
Canmore ID 198997
Site Number NS36NE 100
NGR NS 36203 69489
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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SC 969549
Photographic view of entrance hall. Signed 'Annan 14679'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1898
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

DP 004541
Original photograph annotated on reverse 'Rowantreehill, Kilmacolm. The property of W. Forrest Salmon Esq. (View from North East)'. Signed 'James Salmon & Son Architects' and 'Annan 14683'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1905
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

DP 035916
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035929
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035934
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035940
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035952
Detail of dining room carved pilaster capital, ground floor, Rowantreehill.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035958
Interior. Ground floor. Kitchen.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035962
Interior. Ground floor. Kitchen/Back hall door. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035975
Interior. 1st floor. SE Corner bedroom
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036001
Interior. Attic. Landing. Staircase balustrade. Newel. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036015
General view from WNW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036025
Kitchen/Back hall door. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES


SC 969547
Scanned image of photograph annotated on reverse 'Rowantreehill, Kilmacolm. Signed 'Annan 14681'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1898
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

DP 004707
View of first floor front bedroom, annotated on reverse 'Rowantreehill, Kilmacolm. The property of W. Forrest Salmon Esq. (Bedroom with hanging bed). Signed 'James Salmon & Son Architects' and 'Annan 14677'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1905
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)


DP 035913
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035917
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035918
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035926
Ground floor. Stair hall and Inner hall carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035931
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035939
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035941
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035943
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035945
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035946
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035957
Interior. Ground floor. Front door stained glass of the Tron Glasgow. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035970
Interior. 1st floor. Staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035981
Interior. 1st floor. Main bathroom.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035987
Interior. Attic. Landing. Stained glass window. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036013
General view from SW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036016
View from NNW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036018
E Front. View from NNE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036026
Drawing room entrance and steps. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036029
Typical gargoyle. Detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES


SC 969556
Photographic view of ingleneuk, inscribed 'Rowantreehill, Kilmacolm. The property of W. Forrest Salmon Esq. (Ingle Nook in Drawing Room). Signed 'James Salmon & Son Architects' and 'Annan 14674'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1898
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

SC 969558
View of first floor staircase Signed 'Annan 14676'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1898
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)




DP 035915
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035920
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room. Tilework. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035924
Interior. Ground floor. Stair hall and Inner hall carved pilaster. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035935
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035944
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035969
Interior. 1st floor. Staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035973
Interior. 1st floor. Staircase. Carving of guardian angel. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035978
Interior. 1st floor. Office.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035986
Interior. 1st floor staircase window. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035991
Interior. Attic. Landing.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035997
Interior. Attic. Billiard room. Fireplace. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036008
Interior. Ground floor. Pantry.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036023
General view from SE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036028
Front door lantern. Detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036036
Interior. Ground floor. Kitchen. Bellboard. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

SC 969548
Photographic view of carved stair newel. Signed 'Annan 14673'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1898
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

SC 969557
Scanned image of photographic view of studio. Signed 'Annan 14677'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1905
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

DP 004540
Original photograph annotated on reverse 'Rowantreehill, Kilmacolm. The property of W. Forrest Salmon Esq. (View from East.) Signed 'James Salmon & Son Architects' and 'Annan 14682'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1905
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

DP 035912
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room. Fireplace. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035925
Detail of carved pilaster, stair hall and inner hall, Rowantreehill, Kilmacolm.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035942
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035951
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035953
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035955
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room. Brass door lock. detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035967
Interior. 1st floor. Stair window. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035979
Interior. 1st floor. Office. Fireplace. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035999
Interior. Attic. Landing. Staircase balustrade. Newel. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036000
Interior. Attic. Landing. Staircase balustrade. Newel. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036007
Interior. Ground floor. Stair hall. Carved pilaster. detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036014
View of W gardens and summer house from S.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036030
Typical gargoyle. Detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036034
Boundary wall. Detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036037
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room bay window. De5tail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 374733
Watercolour by Thomas Hunt, James Salmon's brother-in-law, of Rowantreehill, Rowantreehill Road, Kilmacolm.
Papers of James Salmon (1873-1924), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
1904
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)

SC 1091642
Interior view of the ground floor stair hall, Kilmacolm, Rowantreehill.
4/10/2007
© RCAHMS


DP 035911
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035914
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035921
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035923
Interior. Ground floor. Staircase salmon newel. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035928
Ground floor. Stair hall and Inner hall carved pilaster capital . Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035930
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035932
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035938
Interior. Ground floor. Drawing room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035972
Interior. 1st floor. Staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035990
Interior. Attic. Landing.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035994
Interior. Attic. Billiard room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036010
Front entrance door. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036017
N Extension back door. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036019
Garage. View from ESE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036020
Garage. View from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 036021
Entrance and gate. View from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

SC 969559
View of drawing room mantlepiece. Signed 'Annan 14675'.
Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland
c. 1905
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of James Salmon (1805-1888), architect, Glasgow, Scotland)


DP 035927
Ground floor. Stair hall and Inner hall carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035947
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035949
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES

DP 035950
Interior. Ground floor. Dining room carved pilaster capital. Detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/10/2007
© Crown Copyright: HES




































































































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- Council Inverclyde
- Parish Kilmacolm
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Inverclyde
- Former County Renfrewshire

