Nettlehirst

The Nettlehirst estate features a central five-story tower and three-story wings, constructed with red sandstone materials in the Scottish architectural style.

Built by the Burns family in 1844, Nettlehirst House remained a prominent residence until 1932 when an electrical fire caused its complete destruction.

The estate incorporates a burial ground with a red sandstone mausoleum, reflecting traditional Scottish practices of private family burial places on noble estates.

Several original structures remain accessible on the grounds, including entrance gatepiers, boundary walls, and remnants of farm buildings from the nineteenth century.

The property contained a saw pit near the main house, suggesting local timber processing activities occurred on the estate grounds.

Location: North Ayrshire

GPS coordinates: 55.71900,-4.60300

Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12