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Basic Site Details

Blair Castle
Blair Atholl
Blair Atholl
Perthshire
A Listed
Scotland

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

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ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
CastleNot Known

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

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Event TypeFromToNotes
Plans drawn up1736Plans for enlargement drawn up but not executed.
Plans drawn up1742Plans for coach-house and stable
Build/construction17431744Stable block
Plans drawn up1746Plans for addition of single storey entrance lobby. Not executed.
Alterations and additions17471758Alterations to exterior of castle (destroyed by Bryce additions). Not responsible for interior.
Build/construction1749Completion of work begun by Roger Morris
Alterations and additions1774bVarious subsidiary buildings - lodges and greenhouses etc
1865Bryce's involvement began
1868/03Bryce's gate piers and lodge
18701872Restoration, new entrance tower
1876/03Plans for new ballroom
1880Alterations - kitchen, new chimney
18851886Addition to centre of south wing
1885/02/21Additions and alterations including new ballroom wing and new bedroom - drawings dated
1903/04Drawings for alterations dated

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
John DouglasSArchitect1736Designs for remodelling Blair Castle. Not executed
Roger MorrisZArchitect1742Drew up plans for coach-house and stable
James WinterLArchitect17431744New stable block
John DouglasTArchitect1746Plans for addition of entrance lobby drawn up - not executed.
James WinterMArchitect17471758Alterations to exterior of castle (destroyed by Bryce additions). Not responsible for interior.
Charles RossYArchitect1749May have completed work begun by Roger Morris, after his death.
George SteuartXArchitect1774AVarious subsidiary buildings - lodges and greenhouses etc
David Bryce18651876Additions and alterations
D & J BryceG18761877Ballroom and addition to S end of S wing
John Bryce II (or John Bryce (junior))G18761877Ballroom and addition to S end of S wing
James Campbell WalkerF1880Alterations - kitchen, new chimney
James Campbell WalkerI18851886Addition to centre of south wing
James Campbell WalkerJ1885Additions and alterations including new ballroom wing and new bedroom
James Macintyre HenryE1903Alterations
James Macintyre HenryG19041905Roofing of well house court and charter room

Clients

The following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design:

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NameNotes
Atholl, 7th Duke of
Atholl, 8th Duke of1920 alterations, garden work
Atholl, 4th Duke ofClient for George Steuart work

Related Buildings, Structures and Designs

Child Structures

This structure or site has the following component or child structures (click on an item to view details):

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Atholl, (John), 7th Duke of1908The Chronicles of Atholl and TullibardinePrivately published
Colvin, Howard2008A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840London: YUP. 4th edition
Gifford, John2007The Buildings of Scotland: Perth and KinrossYale University Presspp213-215
Oswald, ArthurBlair Castle, Perthshire I, II, IICVI 1362, 1434, 1506Country Life CVI 1362, 1434, 1506
RSA1870259

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this building:

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Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Builder1876/05/27XXXIVObituary of David Bryce
Architectural Heritage2001XIIArticle by Holly Kinnear.

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMSNMRS Photographic ArchivePTD 127/73
National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMSLorimer and Matthew CollectionLOR B/13
National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMSNotman Collection DrawingsRoll 13 c (Drawings by Elliot and Notman), 56b (plan of ground and first floors of wing)
Blair Castle ArchivesEstate Account Books
Blair Castle ArchivesLetter books of John Robertson, Factor
Charter Room, Blair Castle ArchivesDrawings and Manuscripts CollectionBallroom wing and additions, library addition, bedroom kitchen etc and others. Roger Morris drawings. Charles Ross additions D.2.13 (38)Also drawings by George Steuart for subsidary buildings.Set of drawings marked 'By Mr Winter 1743' for remodelling the castle.
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register6074
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register6064Front Lodge (also A Listed)