Kinnordy House facts for kids
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Kinnordy House is a historic estate house located near Kirriemuir in Angus, Scotland. The very first house was built way back in the 1680s. This was when people moved out of Inverquharity Castle. The building you see today, with its three floors, towers, and turrets, was mostly built in 1881. It also includes an older part from the 1700s and some stables. Kinnordy House is famous because it was the birthplace of Charles Lyell, a very important geologist. He was also a good friend of Charles Darwin, who developed the theory of evolution.
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History of Kinnordy House
Early Beginnings and the Walled Garden
The first house at Kinnordy was built in the 1680s. This happened after people stopped living in Inverquharity Castle. A special walled garden was added much later. It was built after the Jacobite rising of 1745. This was a time when some Scottish clans tried to put a new king on the throne. The garden was built by a group of people known as the "Nameless Highlanders."
New Owners and Scientific Additions
On November 28, 1782, a businessman named Charles Lyell bought both Inverquharity and Kinnordy. He bought them from Sir John Ogilvy. Charles Lyell's son, who was also named Charles Lyell and was a botanist (someone who studies plants), added an observatory to the estate. An observatory is a place where people can look at stars and planets.
Kinnordy's Important Buildings
In 1980, Kinnordy House was officially recognized as a Category B listed building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected. Many other buildings and structures on the estate are also listed as important. These include the home farm, the East Lodge and its gates, and the Causewayend Cottages. The cottages are now used as the Kinnordy Estate Office. The museum and the observatory are also listed, along with the walled garden, a sundial, and the Bell Gate.
More to Explore Near Kinnordy
- List of listed buildings in Kirriemuir, Angus
- Loch of Kinnordy: This is a special area for nature. It's called a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its important plants and animals.
- Ogilvy baronets
- Lyell baronets
- Baron Lyell
