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Balmanno Castle

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undertook a major restoration in 1915 for William Millar, a Glasgow ship-owner, as his summer residence. Lorimer's work was of immense quality and undertaken with great care. Externally he added extra wings to form a courtyard. Lorimer allowed himself to dabble in the Gothic, while incorporating
165:(1630 - 1710). Lorimer also furnished the house in every detail, using items he had commissioned as well as commercial pieces purchased around the country. He added a courtyard and expensive furniture to the house. Balmanno was sold after the second world war. 178: 142: 349: 311: 133:. It was built between 1570 and 1580. It is now modernised and is in good condition. The moat is still partially filled with water. It was built for 344: 339: 319: 52: 237: 134: 219: 119: 169:
CBE and his wife, Jean Coats, lived in this house from the 1950s; their family continue to live in this house.
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The castle was built as an L-plan tower house in c.1570 for George Auchinleck.
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internal details from Holyrood Palace whose restoration was the work of
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List of Category A listed buildings in Perth and Kinross
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Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
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56°19′29″N 3°23′06″W / 56.3247°N 3.3850°W / 56.3247; -3.3850

Dron, Perth and Kinross
George Auchinleck
listed building
Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
Sir Robert Lorimer
Sir William Bruce
Hon. James Michael Edward Bruce
List of Category A listed buildings in Perth and Kinross
"Balmanno Castle"


"Balmanno Castle"
Historic Environment Scotland
"BALMANNO CASTLE INCLUDING GARDEN HOUSE OUTBUILDING AND GATEHOUSE. (Category A Listed Building) (LB5422)"
"BALMANNO (GDL00044)"
"Balmanno Castle from The Gazetteer for Scotland"
"Balmanno Castle"
the original
Categories
Listed castles in Scotland
Castles in Perth and Kinross
Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes

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