Keir House, Country house near Bridge of Allan, Scotland
Keir House is a Georgian mansion with extended wings, a clock tower, and formal gardens near Bridge of Allan in central Scotland. The estate covers several acres of landscaped parkland close to the town of Dunblane.
The Stirling family acquired the land in 1448 and built the current building around 1760, after supporting the Jacobite uprisings in the 18th century. Construction of the M9 motorway in 1969 led to moving the access road to the northeast side of the grounds.
The chapel from 1912 displays mosaic work by Boris Anrep, connecting sacred architecture with decorative arts. The name Keir comes from a Gaelic word meaning dark place, referring to the character of the surrounding land in earlier times.
Access to the grounds is from the northeast side, relocated in 1969 due to motorway construction. Paths around the gardens suit visitors who want to explore the outdoor areas.
Sir David Stirling, founder of the Special Air Service unit, was born in this Category A listed building in 1915. The interior houses historical family portraits showing several generations of the Stirling family.
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