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There were many extensions, changes and renewals at the castle but there are no records until the days of the
Fletcher family. In 1769, Lord Fletcher added a new wing on the south side of the building. A separate extension was built for the library in 1779. This created an L-shaped house and a 'great
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Grecian style. The house was sold in the late 1960s and subdivided into apartments. The Fletchers sold the building and some of the estate but the family still live nearby. Today's house owes much to the
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was granted lands in the 12th century by King David I at
Saltoun and his family were created hereditary High Constables of Scotland. Hugh de Morville was famed for his patronage of religious establishments: he founded
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stair' was built in the angle. In 1803, architect Robert Burn designed new turrets on the corners giving the 'new' house a castellated appearance. His son,
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Saltoun Hall began life, in the 12th century, as a tower or castle and, at that time, was in the hands of the powerful de
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Saltoun Hall was famed for a formally designed garden in the 19th century. Botanist
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