Aberuchill Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aberuchill Castle |
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Aberuchill Castle in upper Strathearn
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| Location | Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Built | 17th century, extended 19th century |
| Built for | Clan Campbell, Clan Drummond |
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Listed Building – Category A
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| Designated | 5 October 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB5296 |
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Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
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| Criteria | Architectural Scenic |
| Designated | 1 July 1987 |
| Reference no. | GDL00004 |
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Aberuchill Castle is a historic building in Scotland. It is located about 3 kilometers west of Comrie in Perthshire. This castle is an old tower house from the early 1600s. It was made bigger and changed in the 1800s. The main part of the house is a protected building. Its beautiful gardens are also special.
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A Look Back in Time
Early Days and Owners
The land where Aberuchill Castle stands was given to the Campbell family of Lawers in 1596. The oldest part of the castle, the tower house, was built around 1602. In 1642, Sir James Drummond bought Aberuchill. His family owned the castle until 1858. The Drummonds added the gothic east wing to the tower house. They also updated the inside of the castle in the early 1800s.
Changes and New Additions
In 1858, Sir David Dundas of Dunira bought the house. He then sold it to George Dewhurst in 1864. Mr. Dewhurst was a cotton merchant from England. Between 1869 and 1874, more parts were added to the castle. This included a new west wing. These changes might have been designed by David Bryce.
A Fire and New Beginnings
On February 4, 1914, Aberuchill Castle had a fire. This happened during a time when women were fighting for the right to vote. The castle's staff were lucky to get out safely.
After the fire, the castle was passed down through families. William Mostyn-Owen inherited it in 1947. He lived there with his wife, Gaia Servadio. They lived in one part of the castle, which had about 23 rooms. Later, he sold the castle.
The Dewhurst family sold the estate in the 1980s. Aberuchill Castle is still owned by private individuals today. In 2005, it was reported that Vladimir Lisin bought the castle. He is a steel businessman from Russia. He bought the castle and its 3,000-acre estate for £6.8 million.
