Cairness House, Neoclassical country house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
The main structure extends 270 feet in length, featuring a central block with two pavilions and a Roman Doric porch made of local granite.
James Playfair designed the house between 1791 and 1797 for Charles Gordon, with Sir John Soane completing the work after Playfair's death in 1794.
The interior incorporates mathematical patterns, Masonic symbols, and pagan elements throughout its neoclassical design, reflecting late 18th-century architectural influences.
The property sits 4.5 miles southeast of Fraserburgh and contains ten bedrooms spread across its expansive floor plan.
The Egyptian Room stands as Britain's first Egyptian Revival room, predating the European fascination with Egyptian design sparked by Napoleon's campaigns.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Lonmay
GPS coordinates: 57.63818,-1.93750
Latest update: March 28, 2025 14:24
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