Building record MAB34339 - BIRKHALL
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Summary
House built in the early 18th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 9304
- Listed Building (B) 9304
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3489 9359 (43m by 53m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO39SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
House built in the early 18th century. 2-storey basement and attic. Harled exterior. It has a 5-window elevation. Birkhall was built by the Gordons of Abergeldie. It has a stone over its front door inscribed RG MG 1715. It was formerly called Stiren and is marked as 'Steirn' on Gordon of Straloch's map of 1654. It has been greatly altered since 1715 with a large addition circa 1955. It is now owned by the Royal family. There are stables to the west (NO39SW0037) and two game larders to the south-west (NO39SW0038).
Period Notes
Built 1715; bought by Prince Albert 1848; addition of single storey wing 1850; north entrance wing 1880-90; unexecuted alterations c.1933; conversion and south wing before 1953; additions and alterations 1980.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 162 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
McCONNACHIE, AL, 1898, THE ROYAL DEE, 95 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1136.
SIMPSON, WD, 1949, EARLDOM OF MAR (Bibliographic reference). SAB1681.
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY, 2013, HISTORIC DESIGNED LANDSCAPES PROJECT SITE RESEARCH REPORT 22 BIRKHALL (Bibliographic reference). SAB8871.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, GLENMUICK 35 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9304;
- NMR Card Number: NO39SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 32479;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO39SW0001;
External Links (3)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9304 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9304 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32479 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1136 Bibliographic reference: McCONNACHIE, AL. 1898. THE ROYAL DEE. 95.
- --- SAB1681 Bibliographic reference: SIMPSON, WD. 1949. EARLDOM OF MAR.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. GLENMUICK 35.
- --- SAB8871 Bibliographic reference: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY. 2013. HISTORIC DESIGNED LANDSCAPES PROJECT SITE RESEARCH REPORT 22 BIRKHALL.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 162.
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Record last edited
May 17 2024 1:17PM
