MHG4260 - Achnacarry House
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Type and Period (1)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Achnacarry House.
The building was listed at Category B in 1971.
Owner: Cameron of Locheil
Architect: James Gillespie Graham
National Library - History of the Camerons by A. Mackenzie 1884
Reference from NMRS Architecture Catalogue slip;
NMRS Fairlie Mss Sir J. Stirling Maxwell 41 - Lochiel trying to enlist Fairlies' help after fire at Achnacarry 1940's; 'Not a great work of art but a decent comfortable house of about 1840 - well worth keeping'.
Achanacarry House and policies are situated on the S bank of the River Arkaig between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig. The House was requisitoned in 1940 for use as the headquarters for Commando training (see MHG62195). <1>
See also:
NN18NE0002 Castle
NN18NE0013 Stables
JHooper, 4/3/2002
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SHG1628 Text/Publication/Article: Forman, S. 1963. 'The Camerons of Lochiel, at home in Achnacarry', Scot Fld Vol. 110 April 1963, p.33-7. Scot Fld. 33-7. 33-7.
- --- SHG2206 Text/Publication/Volume: Forman, S. 1967. Scottish country houses and castles.
- --- SHG2526 Text/Publication/Volume: Mitchell, J. 1971. Reminiscences of my life in the Highlands.
- --- SHG2843 Text/Publication/Volume: Swan, J. 1837. Swan's views of the lakes of Scotland.
- <1> SHG26493 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L. & Peteranna, M.. 2014. Achnacarry Commando Camp, Achnacarry, Spean bridge: Archaeological Evaluation: Final Report. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services (RoCAS). Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 1766 8796 (49m by 25m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN18NE |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7096 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/23739 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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