Corehouse, Category A listed country house in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Description
Corehouse is a 19th-century country house in South Lanarkshire standing near the Corra Linn Falls on the River Clyde, featuring characteristics typical of British country estates. The building combines classical architecture with the surrounding landscape of the Scottish Lowlands.
History
Architect Edward Blore built the house in 1827 for George Cranstoun, Lord Corehouse, following design principles from the Georgian period. The estate later changed hands and underwent modifications over the following decades.
Culture
The house shows how Scottish noble families lived, with spacious rooms and fine details that expressed social rank. The furnishings and design of the rooms tell you about the habits and priorities of its wealthy residents.
Practical
The house sits about 80 kilometers south of Glasgow in a rural area with good access to nearby attractions. Visitors can explore walking paths around the waterfalls and visit nearby New Lanark.
Did you know?
A photographic survey from 1956 documented the architecture and surroundings in great detail. These images offer a rare view of the estate as it was in the middle of the 20th century.
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