Elderslie House (King's Inch Castle)

Renfrew

Renfrewshire

Scotland

Start Date: 1777

Completion Date: 1782

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1920-24

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: The 15th century King's Inch Castle was near the location of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Alexander Speirs

House & Family History: Elderslie House was actually built on the King's Inch Estate, although Alexander Speirs had also purchased the adjoining Elderslie Estate in 1767 from a direct descendent of William Wallace. In 1821 the House was extended by George Douglas. Elderslie House and King's Inch Castle were located on the southern side of the current Braehead shopping center.
Architect: Robert Adam

Date of Birth: 1728
Date of Death: 1792
Nationality: British
Notes: The prolific Robert Adam was the son of William Adam, Sr., and one of the four Adam brothers. Robert is noted for having "Never once built a great house from scratch," though he was the "it" architect of the 1760s and 70s, with an impressive and aristocratic client list a mile long. The Georgian House, Edinburgh, is considered by many to be Adam's urban masterpiece. Among his finest works are the Library of Kenwood House, London; Culzean Castle, Ayrshire; the Library of Mellerstain House, Scottish Borders; Syon House, London; and Newby Hall in Yorkshire.

Date: 1776
Designed: House, orginally called King's Inch, for Alexander Speirs.

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House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Speirs family, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 01786-434-603

Website: http://www.elderslie.org

Historic Houses Member: No

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