Achamore House

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Achamore House, Category B listed country house in Isle of Gigha, Scotland.

Located on the Isle of Gigha, Achamore House exhibits Victorian architectural features with a symmetrical facade and ornate stone details throughout its structure.

Architect John Honeyman designed the mansion in 1884 for Lt-Col William James Scarlett, and later restored it after a fire in 1896.

The estate represents Scottish architectural heritage through its preserved Victorian design elements and traditional building techniques of Argyll and Bute region.

Visitors can access twelve bedrooms in this accommodation establishment, which also functions as a venue for weddings and seminars for 50 guests.

The house stands within extensive gardens initiated by Sir James Horlick in 1944, containing plant specimens that thrive in the area's specific climate.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Location: Gigha and Cara

Inception: 1884

Architects: John Honeyman

GPS coordinates: 55.66690,-5.74988

Latest update: March 18, 2025 12:45

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