Symbister House, Category B listed building in Symbister, Whalsay island, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Symbister House stands as a granite structure with multiple components including stables, a dovecote, boundary walls, and gate piers in the northern reaches of Scotland.
The Bruce family constructed this residence in 1823 for £30,000 using brown granite stones from North Nesting, marking their authority as landowners of Whalsay island.
Local narratives include the tale of an old sailor who met his end during a card game dispute with the gardener at Symbister House.
Since 1964, the building functions as Whalsay Secondary School, providing education services to the local community after extensive renovations by the council.
The property featured a grinding mill powered by a 16-foot diameter water wheel and maintained a three-seater outdoor toilet during its early years.
Location: Shetland Islands
Location: Nesting
GPS coordinates: 60.34010,-1.01889
Latest update: March 19, 2025 02:52
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