Leslie House, Category A listed country house in Leslie, Scotland
Leslie House is a three-story classical building with a vaulted basement and attic, featuring 13 window bays arranged symmetrically across its facade. The standing structure represents the western section of a much larger original complex.
The mansion was built in 1667 and originally rivaled Holyrood Palace in its grand scale until a fire in 1763 destroyed most of the complex. Only the western wing survived the fire and remains as the standing structure today.
For over two centuries this was the family seat of the Earls of Rothes, shaping its identity as an important country estate in the local landscape.
The building is currently undergoing comprehensive renovation to convert it into residential apartments, which may limit visitor access. It is best to check in advance whether tours or viewings are possible during this period.
During World War I, sections of the house were converted into a military hospital to care for wounded soldiers. This wartime transformation shows how country estates served important roles beyond their original purpose.
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