Description

The corps-de-logis has been removed but two service-wings,
connected by subterranean passage, remain. Wings built
c. 1720. Alexander McGill, architect. Each originally
L-plan. 3 storeys. Harled. Piended slated roofs. Fine
decorative wrot-iron screen (inscribed C.A.M.) between
wings on seaward site, with central iron arch. Steps
leading to terraces of former forecourt.

Statement of Interest

James Stewart of Doune (Perthshire) was made Commendutor of

Incholm Abbey c. 1540 and took up resident in Donibristle,

one of the Abbey properties. His son was created Lord Doune

1580. His grandson the Master of Doune. married the Countess

of Moray and assumed title of Earl of Moray; he was

murdered at Donibristle January 1592 and his house was

burned down. Mansion on H-plan built c.1700 (J. Gillespie

Graham's drawing for Jacobean embellishments are at

Darraway Castle; copies at N.M.R. of S.) was burned down in 1858.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17569557

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