Galloway House

Sorbie, near Wigtown

Dumfries & Galloway

Scotland

Historic County: Wigtownshire

Circa Date: 1740-45 w/19th & 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Grounds Only

Country House: Yes

Garden & Outbuildings: The gardens were created by Lord Garlies in 1740.
Architect: John Douglas

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: Circa 1778
Nationality: British

Date: 1740-45
Designed: House

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Architect: William Burn

Date of Birth: 1789
Date of Death: 1870
Nationality: British
Notes: Son of Robert Burn. William Burn's nephew, John McVicar Anderson, was the successor of his architecture practice.

Date: 1841
Designed: Additions

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Architect: Robert Stodart Lorimer

Date of Birth: 1864
Date of Death: 1929
Nationality: British
Notes: Scottish architect who designed just four houses, of which Ardkinglas is noteable.

Date: 1909
Designed: Additions and renovation of interiors

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House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape
Past Seat / Home of: Randolph Stewart, 9th Earl of Galloway, 19th century; Stewart family here from the 1740s until 1908.

Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization

Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

Ownership Details: Owned by Galloway House Gardens Trust
House Open to Public: Grounds Only
Phone: 01988-600-789

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gallowayhousegardens.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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