MHG19777 - Glencassley Castle
Summary
A 19th-century country house.
Type and Period (2)
- LODGE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ARCHITECT: Alexander Ross (I.C. Aug 10, 1878) additions & alterations
This castle is mentioned in an article about Lord Cranstoun, a former owner of Glencassley and possibly the person who commissioned the building of the castle. <1> Lord Cranstoun exchanged his estate lands at Rosehall with James Matheson in 1844. <2>
Note that according to the Dictionary of Scottish Architects, the work by Alexander Ross is referenced in the Inverness Courier on 10 August 1876. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23990 Text/Publication/Article: Roberts, A. Inverailort into Rhu Arisaig. SHG23991. Digital. pp 2,3.
- <2> SHG23992 Text/Publication/Serial: 1841-1847. Acts of the Parliaments of United Kingdom Part 30. 1844, c.29.
- <3> SHG23883 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Dictionary of Scottish Architects 1840-1980.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4410 0768 (23m by 38m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC40NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CREICH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://www.moidart.org.uk/justoutside/morarchurch/Inverailort%20into%20Rhu.pdf (Click to view article "Inverailort to Rhu Arisaig")
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/95741 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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