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Glasshaugh House, Fordyce
Useful Links
- Canmore:
- GLASSAUGH HOUSE
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 10694
General Details and Location
Description
Mansion gutted and little survives except some later 18th century raised and fielded window shutters and 1840 beaded panelled window shutters. Glassaugh belonged to the Ogilvy (relatives of Seafield) family in 16th century and passed to the Gordons of Auchanassie. It was acquired by John Abercrombie, younger brother of Sir Alexander Abercrombie of Birkenbog (also Fordyce Parish) circa 1650 and remained in that family until early 20th century. The mansion in its present form was probably built by General James Abercrombie between 1759 (when he retired from the army) and his death in 1781 and extended and re-cast for Arthur Abercrombie in 1840. (Historic Scotland)
Once used to house livestock: chickens on the second floor, pigs on the first - who reached their pens via the principal staircase- and cows on the ground. (C.McKean)
Category of Risk and Development History
Availability
Present Use 1: N/A Former Use 1: Residential
Present Use 2: N/A Former Use 2: Warehouse/Store