Manor houses · Central Scotland
Whim House
In or near West Linton.
Whim House — category B listed building-listed manor in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whim House is a category B listed building-listed manor in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15180). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 23/02/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Newlands NGR NT 21353 53688 Coordinates 321353, 653688 — Originally called Blair-Bog, the estate was purchased circa 1730 by Archibald, Earl of Islay, afterwards third Duke of Argyle. He embarked upon a remarkable agricultural experiment, endeavouring with some degree of success to reclaim and improve the property upon which he early bestowed the appropriate name of Whim. The dwelling house erected 1731-4 corresponds to the central portion of the existing mansion, some general superintendance of the building operations apparently being exercised by William Adam. Later a library was erected in 1759 by the architect John Adam. In 1763 the 4th Duke of Argyle sold the estate to James Montgomery, later Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and 1st Baron of Stanhope, who completely remodelled the house, extending it in length and raising it a storey in height, refashioning the interior. These alterations left the exterior much as it appears today.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whim House is a manor located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7701, -3.2552
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH46 7BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17844780 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whim House?
- Whim House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH46 7BD).
- What is Whim House?
- Whim House — category B listed building-listed manor in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whim House?
- Drivers can use postcode EH46 7BD.
- Is Whim House a listed building?
- Whim House is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to Whim House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH46 7BD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.