Description

Dated 1735. Single storey, near-U-plan steading with modern infill. Coursed partially harled granite rubble. Infilled cart-arches to N elevation. Timber windows, corrugated-iron and timber doors. Corrugated-asbestos and grey slate roofs, pitch altered, with tiled ridges and 2-pane skylights; stone skews rising to spherical stone finials. Stone bellcote to E block. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Interior: not seen 1998.

Statement of Interest

Balnacraig is described by Dinnie as "one of the most beautiful situations on Deeside". The oldest part of the present house, i.e. the central block, was built either by the Chalmers family or the Davidson family in the 17th century. In 1720-30 the Innes family bought the estate and built the 2 wings onto the house, at this time it seems likely that the steading was also built. Although the appearance of the steading is quite altered by the modern infill, surviving details, such as the bellcote, cart-arches (now blocked) and the high quality N and S ranges suggest it was originally a fine building. The lands of Balnacraig were united with the lands of Ballogie in 1852 and remain as such today.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77773620

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Recommended Books

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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover