Trumland House

Trumland House is a Scottish Jacobean mansion on Rousay island built in the 1870s from local stone, featuring stepped gables and angled windows across three floors. The building sits within extensive terraced gardens and woodland that surround the property on multiple sides.

A Scottish general commissioned a prominent architect to build this residence after his marriage, replacing an earlier house that stood on the site. Construction took place in the 1870s and the building has been part of island life since then.

The initials F.W.T.B. and E.D.G. carved into the stone above the entrance remind visitors of the original owners who built this place. This personal mark connects the building to the people who made it their home.

Visitors reach this house by ferry to Rousay island, with regular service during the warmer months from May through September. The surrounding gardens and grounds are open to explore, and good walking shoes help on the sloped terrain.

A severe fire in 1985 destroyed the roof and left the building empty through several ownership changes until restoration started in 2002. The ongoing recovery shows how abandoned buildings can be brought back to use.

Location: Orkney Islands

Location: Rousay and Egilsay

GPS coordinates: 59.13290,-3.00006

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21