Blackadder House, Estate and castle ruins in Allanton, Scotland
The mansion featured a Gothic conservatory with stained glass panels and cast iron framework, standing near the convergence of Whiteadder and Blackadder Waters.
The Blackadder family received land grants from King James II in recognition of their success in defending against English raids in the border regions.
The estate transformed from a medieval fortress into a Palladian mansion through renovations by architects James Playfair and Robert Adam in the 18th century.
The remaining structures include a folly walkway with stone balustrade, Allanbank Courtyard from 1780, and a stable range designed by Alexander Boswell.
The house became one of the first in Berwickshire to use electric power, utilizing its own hydroelectric facility constructed on the estate grounds.
Location: Scottish Borders
GPS coordinates: 55.77960,-2.23043
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:00
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