Monument record MHG16390 - Attadale House
Summary
Built in 1755, with additions of varying later dates.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9258 3904 (35m by 37m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG93NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | LOCHBROOM |
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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.
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Record last edited
Jan 14 2011 3:53PM
