Landscape record MAB19583 - HATTON CASTLE

Designed landscape of Hatton Castle (NJ74NE0002), developed by the Duffs of Hatton.

Designed landscape of Hatton Castle (NJ74NE0002), developed by the Duffs of Hatton a. Largely of 18th to 19th century date, it developed from an older, late medieval estate and features sinuous entrance drives, home farm (NJ74NE0056), lakes, estate buildings (see also NJ74NE0055 - estate houses, NJ74NE0059 - coach house), a mausoleum and a walled garden. An estate plan of 1769 shows a straight formal drive to the then newly remodelled Hatton Lodge, an arrangement of water features in the core garden grounds, nearby kitchen garden, informal areas of paths and trees and, further afield, plantations, fields, offices, home farm and cottages. In the early 19th century the 8th laird of Hatton initiated building and landscaping projects including the construction of Hatton Castle in 1814, and the creation of the Lakes of Hatton, whilst the earlier water features were removed. Further improvements were made later that century, including the addition of the mausoleum in 1861 and significant planting campaigns. Other features of the landscape include a boat house, weir and curling pond. The two-acre walled garden, circa 120m southeast of the house, was probably built in the earlier 18th century, and is shown on the 1769 plan. By the time of the 1st edition map the garden had been extended southwards and potting sheds and glasshouses built along the southern wall. A central yew dome is thought to have been planted circa 1918 to commemorate those lost in World War I.

Period Notes
Added to Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes 30/06/2011.

Record last edited

Apr 22 2026 12:56PM