Castles · Central Scotland
Buchanan Old House
In or near Drymen.
Buchanan Old House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch · 9.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Buchanan Old House in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Balloch, located 9.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G63 0HW. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Buchanan Old House is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Buchanan Auld House (or Buchanan Old House) is a ruined house in Stirlingshire, Scotland, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of the village of Drymen. Historic seat of the Clan Buchanan, the house was the property of the chiefs of Clan Buchanan who controlled the surrounding lands from at least 1231 until 1682. Following the death of John Buchanan in the late 17th century, the estate passed to the Grahams who substantially rebuilt the house during the 18th century. The property burned down in 1852 and James Graham, 4th Duke of Montrose commissioned the country house of Buchanan Castle as a replacement, which was built in 1852-1858 and stands 0.5 miles (0.80 km) to the southeast. The ruins of Buchanan Auld House exist today as part of a courtyard attached to the clubhouse of the Buchanan Castle Golf Club, which occupies the surrounding lands.
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Background
History
During the 1217–1250 reign of Malduin, Mormaer (Earl) of Lennox, Anselan (third of that name) was granted in 1225 the island of Clairinsh. (Clár Inis). He is referred to as 'clericus meus', meaning 'my clergyman'. He is subsequently recorded as Absalom de Buchanan and it is understood that to have this title, there must have been other grants of land in the parish of Buchanan. During the reign of king Alexander II (1214–1249), Gilbert de Buchanan, seneschal to the Earl of Lennox, received in 1231 a charter confirming Clairinsh and other lands in Buchanan. It is from the lands of Buchanan that the clan name is derived. Buchanan Auld House became the seat of the chiefs of Clan Buchanan (the…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0671, -4.4797
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 0HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch — 9.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28966458 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Buchanan Auld House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buchanan Old House?
- Buchanan Old House is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G63 0HW).
- What is Buchanan Old House?
- Buchanan Old House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buchanan Old House?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G63 0HW.
- Does Buchanan Old House charge admission?
- Buchanan Old House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Buchanan Old House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 0HW. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.