Landscape record MAB31422 - INVERCAULD HOUSE
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Summary
Remains of the 18th to 19th century designed landscape of Invercauld House.
Protected Status/Designation
- Registered Garden or Designed Landscape GDL00224: Invercauld
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 1769 9211 (1964m by 1899m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO19SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Crathie and Braemar |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of the 18th to 19th century designed landscape of Invercauld House.
The 10th Laird, James, inherited in 1750 and altered and enlarged Invercauld House (architect unknown) and carried out many improvements to his estates. In 1792 he was presented with a medal for planting some 14 million trees up to that date. By the time he died in 1805 he had planted 19 million trees on his 135,000 acre estates. His daughter Catherine succeeded him; she had married James Ross, second son of Admiral Lockhart Ross of Balnagown. Additions were made to the house in 1820 and 1847, and the picturesque clumps of trees in the parks were put in during her lifetime.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO19SE14;
- NRHE Numlink: 29743;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO19SE0037;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00224 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/29743 (trove.scot link)
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 21 2026 2:43PM
