Carradale House, Category B listed country house in Saddell and Skipness, Scotland
Carradale House is a country house in Scotland located near the coastline of Argyll and Bute, featuring Scottish baronial architectural style with extensions added in the 1800s. The main building sits within extensive grounds that include several farms, residential properties, and small commercial buildings.
The house was taken over in 1861 by Colonel David Carrick Robert Carrick-Buchanan and later purchased in 1938 by Baron Mitchison and Naomi Mitchison. This change of ownership shaped the estate's direction and its future development.
The house displays traditional Scottish architectural details and sits within established gardens planted with rhododendrons. These features reflect local building customs and shape how the estate appears to visitors.
The grounds spread across extensive farmland that visitors can explore on foot along various paths. The nearby Carradale River adds outdoor options for those interested in the surrounding landscape.
A large whale washed up on the shore near the house, and its jawbones were repurposed as a decorative entrance gateway for the property. This unusual structure remains a striking reminder of this rare natural occurrence.
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