Threave House (Threave Castle)

Castle Douglas

Dumfries & Galloway

Scotland

Circa Date: 1872

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Archibald the Grim

House & Family History: The House was the Douglas stronghold and stands on Threave Island.
Architect: Charles George Hood Kinnear

Date of Birth: 1830
Date of Death: 1894
Nationality: British
Notes: Kinnear attended the University of Edinburgh and was articled to David Bryce from 1849 until 1854. He began independent practice in 1855 and was later in partnership with John Dick Peddie in the firm of Peddie & Kinnear.

Date: 1872
Designed: House

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House Listed: Category B

Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape
Current Ownership Type: The National Trust for Scotland

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

Ownership Details: Under the guardianship of Historic Scotland.
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01831-168-512

Website: https://www.nts.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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