Description

U-plan, N.E. front John Smith, probably 1821. Neo-classical.
Rough ashlar granite, centre raised and pedimented over pend
arch with weathercock. 4 arches with blind lunettes either
side, pedimented gables. Modern openings inserted. N.W. and
S.E. wings Victorian, John Sleigh, replacing original square
barnyard court.

Statement of Interest

Of Strichen House built 1818-21 to designs by John Smith of

Aberdeen for Lord Lovat only the shell remains, less the N.W.

bow and the S.W. portico which have been demolished completely.

There is a small circular plain rubble hermitage N.W. of the

house said to have borne date T.R. 1580 now roofless, no special features; and a plain walled garden to the E. The stone circle

mentioned in Dr. Johnson's Tour has been demolished. The mains

is now largely Sleigh's work but has old coped chimneys.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17780117

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Care and Repair
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)