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{{short description|Clan Graham's residing castle since the 17th century}} |
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|image=Castle Buchanan in late 1890's.jpg |
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|caption = Buchanan Castle in the 1890s |
|caption = Buchanan Castle in the 1890s |
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|locmapin = Scotland Stirling |
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|map_caption = Location in Stirlingshire |
|map_caption = Location in [[Stirlingshire]] |
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|designation1 = category B listed building |
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|delisted2_date = 1 August 2016 |
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'''Buchanan Castle''' is a ruined |
'''Buchanan Castle''' is a ruined castle in [[Stirlingshire]], [[Scotland]], located {{convert|1|mi}} west of the village of [[Drymen]]. The house was commissioned by the [[James Graham, 4th Duke of Montrose|4th Duke of Montrose]] and built in 1852–1858 as a home for the Montrose family, serving as such until 1925. It was built as a replacement for [[Buchanan Auld House]], which is located {{convert|0.5|mi}} to the northwest but was destroyed in a fire in 1852. The old house and surrounding lands had been the property of the [[Clan Buchanan]] but passed to the [[Clan Graham]] in the late 17th century. The roof of the building was removed in 1954 and the condition of the house has since deteriorated, but it remains the [[clan seat|seat]] of the [[Clan Graham]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Drymen, Buchanan Castle - geograph.org.uk - 190516.jpg|thumb|left|Buchanan Castle in 2006]] |
[[File:Drymen, Buchanan Castle - geograph.org.uk - 190516.jpg|thumb|left|Buchanan Castle in 2006]] |
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The surrounding lands were in the possession of the Clan Buchanan from at least 1231, but the direct chiefly line failed in 1682. Cousins of the Buchanan family, the Du |
The surrounding lands were in the possession of the Clan Buchanan from at least 1231, but the direct chiefly line failed in 1682. Cousins of the Buchanan family, the Du Bruls, are the remaining family. Significant debt had been inherited by [[Clan Buchanan#The Chiefs|22nd Chief John Buchanan]] and during his chiefship, the Buchanan estate was gradually sold to satisfy creditors. The estate was bought by the [[Duke of Montrose#Marquesses of Montrose .281644.29|3rd Marquess of Montrose]] (1657–1684), whose son became [[James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose|Duke of Montrose]] in 1707. The Montrose family occupied the existing Buchanan Auld House and this eventually replaced [[Mugdock Castle]] as the seat of Clan Graham, being seen as a dwelling more fitting the title of marquess. |
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[[File:View of Buchanan Place, Stirlingshire, 1822 Duke of Montrose ancestral seat.jpg|thumb|upright 1.2|Buchanan Place, Stirlingshire, 1822]]The original house was named Buchanan Place and substantially rebuilt from approximately 1724.<ref name="houshist">{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB4083|desc=Buchanan Old House, including Golf Clubhouse, Flats, Estate Office and Sundial|cat=C|access-date=26 March 2019}}</ref> It was altered in 1751 by John Adam and considerably enlarged in 1789 by William Playfair, giving it an extensively grand principal front near 300 feet in length similar to [[Petworth House]], being described as a "venerable mansion" in which "many of the apartments are noble".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tattersall |first=Duncan |date=2013-06-11 |title=The Predecessors |url=https://ruination-scotland.com/2013/06/11/the-predecessors/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Ruination Scotland |language=en}}</ref> |
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In December 1852, while the family were away for Christmas, the housekeeper was reputed to have drunk too much and awakened to find the entire house in flames. Many valuable items were lost in the blaze. Buchanan Auld House was destroyed in the fire and the 4th duke commissioned [[William Burn]] to design Buchanan Castle to replace it.<ref name="gardenhist" /> Burn designed an extravagant manor in the [[Scottish baronial style]], enclosing an L-plan tower in a clutch of [[Turret (architecture)|turret]]s, [[bartizan]]s and [[stepped gable]]s. The new house was built in 1852-1858 and stands {{convert|0.5|mi}} to the southeast of the old house. |
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The dukes remained at Buchanan until 1925, when it was sold. In the 1930s the house opened as a hotel and the golf course was established in the grounds. Plans for residential development on the estate were delayed by the outbreak of the [[Second World War]], during which the house was requisitioned. It was used as a hospital during the war, with patients including [[Rudolf Hess]], who was brought here after his flight to Scotland in 1941.<ref name="gardenhist">{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=GDL00077|desc=Buchanan Castle|access-date=26 March 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> After the war the building served briefly as the Army School of Education. The roof was removed from the house in 1954 to avoid paying tax on the property and outlying parts of the building were demolished. A number of residential buildings were subsequently built in the castle gardens and grounds.<ref name="bar" /> |
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Proposals were put forward for redevelopment of the house as flats in 2002 and 2004, though both applications were refused planning permission.<ref name=bar>{{cite web |url=http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/891811 |title=Buchanan Castle |work=Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland |accessdate=25 October 2013}}</ref> The house is a [[listed building#Scotland|category B listed building]],<ref name=listed>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB4045|desc=Buchanan Castle|cat=B|access-date=26 March 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> and is included on the [[Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland]].<ref name=bar/> The grounds of the house were included on the [[Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes]], although they were removed from this listing in 2016.<ref name=gardenhist/> The walls of the house remain intact to their full height and are considered to be in good condition.<ref name=bar/> The ruins are progressively engulfed by trees and plants, and surrounded by a perimeter fence. |
Proposals were put forward for redevelopment of the house as flats in 2002 and 2004, though both applications were refused planning permission.<ref name=bar>{{cite web |url=http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/891811 |title=Buchanan Castle |work=Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland |accessdate=25 October 2013}}</ref> The house is a [[listed building#Scotland|category B listed building]],<ref name=listed>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB4045|desc=Buchanan Castle|cat=B|access-date=26 March 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> and is included on the [[Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland]].<ref name=bar/> The grounds of the house were included on the ''[[Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes]]'', although they were removed from this listing in 2016.<ref name=gardenhist/> The walls of the house remain intact to their full height and are considered to be in good condition.<ref name=bar/> The ruins are progressively engulfed by trees and plants, and surrounded by a perimeter fence. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www15.pair.com/buchanan/clancast.htm Clan Buchanan - Buchanan Castle] |
*[http://www15.pair.com/buchanan/clancast.htm Clan Buchanan - Buchanan Castle] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106020823/http://www15.pair.com/buchanan/clancast.htm |date=6 January 2009 }} |
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[[Category:Castles in Stirling (council area)]] |
[[Category:Castles in Stirling (council area)]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 9 April 2024
| Buchanan Castle | |
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 Buchanan Castle in the 1890s | |
| Coordinates | 56°03′56″N 4°28′19″W / 56.06556°N 4.47194°W |
Listed Building – Category B | |
| Designated | 5 September 1973 |
| Reference no. | LB4045 |
| Designated | 1 July 1987 |
| Delisted | 1 August 2016 |
| Reference no. | GDL00077 |
  Location in Stirlingshire | |
Buchanan Castle is a ruined castle in Stirlingshire, Scotland, located 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the village of Drymen. The house was commissioned by the 4th Duke of Montrose and built in 1852–1858 as a home for the Montrose family, serving as such until 1925. It was built as a replacement for Buchanan Auld House, which is located 0.5 miles (0.80 km) to the northwest but was destroyed in a fire in 1852. The old house and surrounding lands had been the property of the Clan Buchanan but passed to the Clan Graham in the late 17th century. The roof of the building was removed in 1954 and the condition of the house has since deteriorated, but it remains the seat of the Clan Graham.
History
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The surrounding lands were in the possession of the Clan Buchanan from at least 1231, but the direct chiefly line failed in 1682. Cousins of the Buchanan family, the Du Bruls, are the remaining family. Significant debt had been inherited by 22nd Chief John Buchanan and during his chiefship, the Buchanan estate was gradually sold to satisfy creditors. The estate was bought by the 3rd Marquess of Montrose (1657–1684), whose son became Duke of Montrose in 1707. The Montrose family occupied the existing Buchanan Auld House and this eventually replaced Mugdock Castle as the seat of Clan Graham, being seen as a dwelling more fitting the title of marquess.
The original house was named Buchanan Place and substantially rebuilt from approximately 1724.[1] It was altered in 1751 by John Adam and considerably enlarged in 1789 by William Playfair, giving it an extensively grand principal front near 300 feet in length similar to Petworth House, being described as a "venerable mansion" in which "many of the apartments are noble".[2]
In December 1852, while the family were away for Christmas, the housekeeper was reputed to have drunk too much and awakened to find the entire house in flames. Many valuable items were lost in the blaze. Buchanan Auld House was destroyed in the fire and the 4th duke commissioned William Burn to design Buchanan Castle to replace it.[3] Burn designed an extravagant manor in the Scottish baronial style, enclosing an L-plan tower in a clutch of turrets, bartizans and stepped gables. The new house was built in 1852-1858 and stands 0.5 miles (0.80 km) to the southeast of the old house.
The dukes remained at Buchanan until 1925, when it was sold. In the 1930s the house opened as a hotel and the golf course was established in the grounds. Plans for residential development on the estate were delayed by the outbreak of the Second World War, during which the house was requisitioned. It was used as a hospital during the war, with patients including Rudolf Hess, who was brought here after his flight to Scotland in 1941.[3] After the war the building served briefly as the Army School of Education. The roof was removed from the house in 1954 to avoid paying tax on the property and outlying parts of the building were demolished. A number of residential buildings were subsequently built in the castle gardens and grounds.[4]
Proposals were put forward for redevelopment of the house as flats in 2002 and 2004, though both applications were refused planning permission.[4] The house is a category B listed building,[5] and is included on the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland.[4] The grounds of the house were included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, although they were removed from this listing in 2016.[3] The walls of the house remain intact to their full height and are considered to be in good condition.[4] The ruins are progressively engulfed by trees and plants, and surrounded by a perimeter fence.
Gallery
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Facade of the ruins of Buchanan Castle in 2012. -
Northwest wing of the ruins of Buchanan Castle in 2012.
References
[edit]- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Buchanan Old House, including Golf Clubhouse, Flats, Estate Office and Sundial (Category C Listed Building) (LB4083)". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ Tattersall, Duncan (11 June 2013). "The Predecessors". Ruination Scotland. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Historic Environment Scotland. "Buchanan Castle (GDL00077)". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Buchanan Castle". Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Buchanan Castle (Category B Listed Building) (LB4045)". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
External links
[edit]- Clan Buchanan - Buchanan Castle Archived 6 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- Castles in Stirling (council area)
- Houses in Stirling (council area)
- Category B listed buildings in Stirling (council area)
- Ruined castles in Stirling (council area)
- Houses completed in 1852
- Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland
- Ruined houses
- Listed ruins in Scotland
- Ruins in Stirling (council area)
- 1852 establishments in Scotland
- Clan Graham