MHG16390 - Attadale House
Summary
Built in 1755, with additions of varying later dates.
Type and Period (1)
- HOUSE (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1755 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Dated 1755 with additions of varying later dates. Mainly 2-storeys and attic rambling mansion with wide irregular south
front with early centre portion of 3 bays. All harled with polished and tooled ashlar margins and dressings. <1>
Attadale House was built for the Mathesons of Fernaig who purchased the estate in 1750 from the profits of cattle rearing & droving. This prosperity continued until 1821 when Donald Matheson became bankrupt and was forced to sell due to the collapse of the cattle market.
As part of the “clearances” 35 crofters and 25 cottars were evicted in 1838. <2>
Gardens open to the public . <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 7254.
- <2> SHG25086 Text/Manuscript: Swan, P. 01/2011. Information on Attadale House. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9258 3904 (35m by 37m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG93NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHBROOM |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7254 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/111335 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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