Glenlair, Category B listed country house in Parton, Scotland.
Description
Glenlair is a category B listed country house in Parton, Scotland, featuring walls of squared whinstone rubble with red sandstone dressings. The structure displays multiple gables and dormers that define its distinctive appearance.
History
The house was built in 1830 and received extensions and modifications from various architects during the 1800s. These changes reflect how the building adapted to meet the evolving needs of its residents.
Culture
The house is linked to physicist James Clerk Maxwell, who conducted groundbreaking research on electromagnetism while living here. Visitors can walk through rooms where this influential scientist worked and developed his theories.
Practical
The property sits on approximately 120 acres of land with two waterways creating natural boundaries. A mix of open grassland and wooded areas makes the grounds varied and easy to explore on foot.
Did you know?
The property preserves farm buildings with Victorian architectural features, including specialized stable facilities. These practical structures reveal how agricultural and livestock management were organized here.
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