Dalnair Castle facts for kids
Dalnair Castle, also called Dalnair House, is a grand old building. It looks like a traditional Scottish castle. This special style is called Scottish baronial. The castle was built around 1884. You can find it near the village of Croftamie in Stirling, Scotland. It sits right on the edge of the beautiful Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
History
Early Years: 1884-1940s
Dalnair Castle was built for a wealthy businessman. His name was Thomas Brown from Glasgow. He had it built around 1884. The castle stands where a smaller house once was. That old house was called "Endrickbank House."
In 1917, a big fire broke out at the castle. Luckily, the building survived the fire. At that time, the owner was Henry Christie. He was a man who printed patterns on fabric, like calico. Mr. Christie owned the castle until the 1940s.
Changing Hands: 1940s-2000s
After the 1940s, the castle was used for different things. First, it became a home for nurses. These nurses worked at Killearn Hospital. This continued until the hospital closed in 1972.
For much of the 1970s, Dalnair Castle was a training center. It was used by a company called British Steel. In the year 2000, it became a nursing home. Later, the castle became empty. It was at risk of falling apart and becoming a ruin.
New Life: 2016-Present
In 2016, a Scottish company bought the property. This company is called the FM Group. They started to fix up the old castle. Their plan is to turn it into fancy apartments. They are also building new family homes. These homes are being built on the land around the castle.
