Strichen House, Strichen

Former neo-classical mansion built in rough ashlar granite for Lord Lovat to designs by John Smith. The house is now a roofless shell, partially obscured by a cattle shed erected in place of the former portico of fluted Doric columns. The landscaped grounds by William Sawrey Gilpin (1762-1845) are now obscured by farmland. (Dean & Miers) In the mid 19th century the estate came into the possession of the Baird Family, owners of the famous Gartsherrie Iron Works. (C McKean)

May 1990: External inspection reveals the house to be roofless and neglected in the middle of a farm. An agricultural shed has been attached to one side. October 1997: External inspection reveals no change. January 2000: Local planners are unaware of any change.

February 2008: External inspection finds the house is an unconsolidated shell that has been subject to a partial collapse, with a further collapse likely. Sapling appears to be growing within the building.

December 2009: A member of the public contacts SCT concerned with the condition of the building, particularly the collapsed section.

November 2010: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit.

22 October 2013: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously. The lean-to continues to be used as a cattle shed.