Historic houses · Central Scotland
Finlaystone House
In or near Langbank.
Finlaystone House is a mansion and estate in the Inverclyde council area and historic county of Renfrewshire. It lies near the southern bank of the Firth of Clyde, beside the village of Langbank, in t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langbank · 2.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Finlaystone House, the nearest railway station is Langbank, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA14 6TJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Finlaystone House is a mansion and estate in the Inverclyde council area and historic county of Renfrewshire. It lies near the southern bank of the Firth of Clyde, beside the village of Langbank, in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Finlaystone was a property of the Dennistoun family, and passed to the Cunninghams in the 15th century. It was the seat of the Earl of Glencairn until 1796, and is now the property of the Chief of Clan MacMillan. The house is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.
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From the Wikipedia article
Finlaystone House is a mansion and estate in the Inverclyde council area and historic county of Renfrewshire. It lies near the southern bank of the Firth of Clyde, beside the village of Langbank, in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Finlaystone was a property of the Dennistoun family, and passed to the Cunninghams in the 15th century. It was the seat of the Earl of Glencairn until 1796, and is now the property of the Chief of Clan MacMillan. The house is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.
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Background
History
In the late 14th century, King Robert II confirmed a grant of the lands of Finlaystone to Sir John de Danyelstoun (Dennistoun). He was succeeded by his son, Sir Robert, who was keeper of Dumbarton Castle. When he died in 1399 his estates were divided between his daughters. Elizabeth inherited Newark Castle, while Margaret inherited Finlaystone. In 1405 Margaret married Sir William Cunningham, whose family held the estate as the seat of Clan Cunningham until the 19th century. William's grandson Alexander Lord Kilmaurs (1426–1488) was created Earl of Glencairn in 1488. The family were supporters of the Scottish Reformation, hosting the world's first Protestant Reformed communion service by…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9287, -4.6191
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA14 6TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Langbank — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Finlaystone House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Finlaystone House?
- Finlaystone House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA14 6TJ).
- What is Finlaystone House?
- Finlaystone House is a mansion and estate in the Inverclyde council area and historic county of Renfrewshire. It lies near the southern bank of the Firth of Clyde, beside the village of Langbank, in t
- How do I get to Finlaystone House?
- The nearest railway station is Langbank, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA14 6TJ.
- How do I get to Finlaystone House?
- The nearest railway station is Langbank, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA14 6TJ.