Landscape record MAB17000 - FORGLEN HOUSE
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Summary
Designed landscape of Forglen House (NJ65SE0030).
Protected Status/Designation
- Registered Garden or Designed Landscape GDL00398: Forglen House
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6980 5192 (3397m by 4411m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Event Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ65SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Forglen |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Designed landscape of Forglen House (NJ65SE0030). The present design dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, associated with two prominent families, the Ogilvies of Banff who improved and planted the policies, and from 1803 the Abercrombies who funded building projects including the house. From 1211 to the 15th century the lands were part of the estate of Arbroath Abbey, but were then held by the Irvines of Drum until 1624, when sold to the Urquharts of Craigfinty. The Ogilvies acquired the estate in 1637 and in the 18th century Forglen becaome the chief residence of the Lords Banff and it is from this time that major improvements on the estate commenced. Features within the designed landscape include an ice house (NJ65SE0047), Garden Cottage (NJ65SE0097), Home Farm (NJ65SE0046), mausoleum (NJ65SE0039). Defence of Scotland project recorded that during World War II there was a training camp at Forglen House.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ65SE0156;
External Links (1)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00398 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
Sources/Archives (0)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Apr 21 2026 3:04PM
