Formakin House, Category A listed country house in Bishopton, Scotland.
The house stands among formal gardens and stone buildings, featuring a design based on traditional Scottish tower houses from the seventeenth century.
Construction of Formakin House began in 1902 when stockbroker John Augustus Holms appointed architect Robert Lorimer to create a mansion for his art collection.
The estate includes the involvement of horticulturist Gertrude Jekyll, who designed the gardens and landscaping that remain significant to Scottish garden heritage.
The property has transformed into seventeen residential units, with visitors permitted to explore the grounds while respecting the current inhabitants' privacy.
Stone monkeys decorate the rooftops of buildings throughout the estate, leading locals to refer to the property as the Monkey House.
Location: Renfrewshire
Location: Erskine
GPS coordinates: 55.90550,-4.54520
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:12
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