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Strathcona House
Scientific Research Establishment (20th Century)
Site Name Strathcona House
Classification Scientific Research Establishment (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Strathcona House, The Rowett Institute; Aberdeen, Greenburn Road, Strathcona House
Canmore ID 210202
Site Number NJ81SE 148
NGR NJ 88596 10429
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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DP 219457
Portrait from Great Hall. Inscibed " Sir David Cuthbertson Director of The Rowett Research Institute 1945 - 1965"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219460
Ground Floor, General view of kitchen off the Great Hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219464
Ground Floor, Detail of light fitting in entrance hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219467
First Floor,General view of former common room now a lecture room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219470
General view from South showing loggia.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219493
Ground Floor Detail of portrait in Great Hall. Inscribed "John Quiller Rowett LLD. Benefactor of The Rowett Research Institute. Presented by his widow."
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219498
Detail of portrait in entrance stairhall. Inscribed "Presented to Rt. Hon. The Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal. By his friends in recognition of his many public services and for benefactions to the Rowett Research Institute."
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219501
Ground Floor Detail of painting above the central fireplace on the North wall of the Great Hall. The Pioneers by Alexander Gibson 1932
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219511
First Floor, General view of wash hand basin fitted in cupboard.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219444
General view of main entrance from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219445
Detail of main entrance from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219446
General view of North face from North East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219448
Ground Floor General view of entrance stairhall showing staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219453
Portrait from Great Hall. Inscribed "Sir William Hamilton Fyfe M.A. , L.L.D.,F.R.S.C. Chairman of Governors 1935 - 1948"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219455
Ground Floor, Stained glass in Great Hall.1937 designed by Dr William Kelly and made by Alexander Strachan
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219468
First Floor,Detail of painting in Lecture room. Inscribed " William Murison OBE, LL,D, presented by the Governors and staff of The Rowett Research Institute in recognition of his valuable services 9th January 1951"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219471
Detail of central entrance from south showing loggia.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219472
Detail of decorative stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219479
Stained glass window in Great Hall.depicting emblems of the empire by James S Hamilton 1933-6
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219495
Ground Floor Detail of portrait in Great Hall. Inscribed "Presented to John Duthie Webster Esq. Founder of Duthie Experimental Stock Farm 1925"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219505
General view of back stairs showing ironwork.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219510
First Floor, General view of former bedroom now used as office.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219512
First Floor, Detail of wash hand basin in fitted cupboard.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219436
General view from West showing relationship to Reid Library
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219459
Strathcona House, Ground Floor, General view of the Central fireplace in the Great Hall showing painting above The Pioneers by Alexander Gibson 1932.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219462
Ground Floor, Detail of staircase and balustrade in entrance hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219466
First Floor, General view of former common room now a lecture room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219476
Detail of ironwork on back staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219485
Ground Floor General view of fireplace at East end of Great Hall and portrait above.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219489
General view from West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219490
General view from North West.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219504
Ground Floor, General view of Great Hall from West end.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219508
Corridor on first floor of main block.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219438
General view from South showing loggia.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219441
General view of loggia from inside.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219449
Ground Floor Interior view of main entrance showing panelling.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219451
Portrait of Director of the Rowett Institute from Great Hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219456
Ground Floor, Stained glass in Great Hall. 1937 designed by Dr William Kelly and made by Alexander Strachan
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219463
Ground Floor, Detail of panelling in entrance hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219475
General view of back staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219477
Detail of ironwork on back staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219482
Stained glass window in Great Hall.depicting emblems of the empire by James S Hamilton 1933-6
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219487
Ground Floor Detail of fireplace at East end of Great Hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219502
Ground Floor, General view of Gents toilet.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219506
Detail of balustrade on back stairs, Strathcona House, Aberdeen.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219509
First Floor, General view of former bedroom now used as office.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219461
Ground Floor, Detail of granolithic flooring in the entrance stairhall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219465
Ground Floor, Detail of corbel in entrance hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219474
General view of back staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219480
Stained glass window in Great Hall.depicting emblems of the empire by James S Hamilton 1933-6
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219488
Ground Floor Detail of fireplace at West end of Great Hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219491
General view from South East of East face.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219492
Ground Floor Detail of portrait above East fireplace in Great Hall. Inscribed "Walter A Reid C.A.,L.L.,D. Presented by his friends in recognition of his valuable services to education and biological research. 27th October 1933"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219494
Ground Floor Detail of portrait in Great Hall. Inscribed "Dr James A Mackie Benefactor and Governor 1939-1963"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219507
Distant view from West showing relationship to The Reid Library.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219447
Ground Floor General view of entrance stairhall showing staircase.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219452
Portrait from Great Hall. Inscribed " John Boyd Orr D.S.O. M.C.E.R.S. Director of the Rowett Research Institute Presented by his friends 1932"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219469
General view from South showing loggia.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219478
Stained glass window in Great Hall.depicting emblems of the empire by James S Hamilton
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219481
Stained glass window in Great Hall.depicting emblems of the empire by James S Hamilton 1933-6
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219486
Ground Floor Detail of fireplace at East end of Great Hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219496
Ground Floor Detail of portrait in Great Hall. Inscribed "Dr Charles Alexander Benefactor and Governor 1968 - 1977"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219521
General view from North East.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219439
Detail of central entrance from loggia.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219442
General view of loggia from inside.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219450
Ground Floor General view of wash hand basin's in Gents showing marble wash stand.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219454
Portrait from Great Hall. Inscibed " Presented to J.F. Tocher D.Sc. LLD. FIC. by his friends and colleagues"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219483
Stained glass window in Great Hall.depicting emblems of the empire by James S Hamilton 1933-6
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 219484
Ground Floor General view of fireplace at West end of Great Hall and portrait above.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219499
Ground Floor Detail of light in Great Hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219500
Ground Floor Detail of light in Great Hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219503
Ground Floor, General view of Great Hall from East end.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219437
General view from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219440
Detail of commemorative plaque for the cutting of 'the first sod' 24th October 1929 on East wing.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219443
General view from South East showing Reed Library in distance.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219458
Portrait from Great Hall. Inscribed "Sir Kenneth Blaxter FRS Director of The Rowett Research Institute 1965 - 1982"
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219473
Detail of decorative stonework.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219497
Ground Floor Detail of portrait in Great Hall. Inscribed "Hector Munro MacDonald F.R.S. Professor of Mathematics University of Aberdeen. Presented by Sir Thomas Jaffrey Bt."
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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DP 219522
First Floor, General view of fireplace and portrait above in lecture room.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
20/7/2015
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