Rickarton House

Rickarton House is a granite country house built in the early 1800s near the Cowie Water, showing traditional Scottish architectural features and period details. The building stands on elevated ground and maintains the typical construction style of that era.

William Rickart Hepburn commissioned the house at the start of the 1800s, with John Smith, Aberdeen's architect at the time, leading the construction work. In the mid-1800s the property passed to the Baird family.

The house shows architectural choices that were common among Scottish landowners during the 1800s, when country estates served as places where local families gathered. The style and materials reflect what wealthy property owners valued in that period.

The house sits roughly 5.5 kilometers northwest of Stonehaven in hilly terrain. Since it remains a private residence, viewing from outside is possible, but entry inside requires prior arrangement.

The estate became closely tied to the Baird family, with the current owner holding the title Baron of Rickarton, Ury, and Lochwood. This connection binds the house's history to three different areas of the region.

Location: Aberdeenshire

Location: Fetteresso

GPS coordinates: 56.98840,-2.26770

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05