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Basic Site Details

Haddo House
Haddo/Methlick
Tarves
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Stags are B Listed.

Two chimneypieces in Library in north wing have plaques by Flaxman.

House refitted and refurnished by the London decorators Wright & Mansfield in 1878.

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

Class classic

ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
Country HouseNot Known

Events

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

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Event TypeFromToNotes
Build/construction17321735House and layout of formal gardens
Decoration carried out17LCeiling design in new dining room on north from George Richardson\'s\'Book of Ceilings\'
Alterations and additions1822Alterations, including arcade below horseshoe stair to first floor entrance. Also 2-storey, 4-bay pavilion to north wing for dowager apartments. Coffered ceiling to Adam\'s family stair
Alterations and additions1830Remodelling and architectural embellishment. East terrace laid out as geometric formal garden. Walled garden layout.
Alterations and additions1834bCupola and clock stage added to archway of service court
Alterations and additions1836Formation of Upper and Lower lakes
Decoration carried out184Ceiling design in 4th earl\'s drawing room
1843Kitchen court and ancillary buildings
18451847South lodge, the Avenue with golden gates and pair of stags, urn etc - for these see separate entries
18761881Chapel (including some fittings such as altar and candleabra)
1879/031881/03Major alterations - plans dated
Decoration carried out1880cRe-decorated internally
1891New hall and covered tennis court
19301931Renovation and reconstruction of west wing after fire
Restoration1997Restoration and upgrading scheme commenced

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 BaxterJBuilder17321735
John Clerk (Sir) (2nd Baronet)IArchitect17321735Gave advice about design.
William AdamHArchitect17321735House and layout of formal gardens
George RichardsonMArchitect17LCeiling design in new dining room on north front taken from George Richardson\'s\'Book of Ceilings\'
James GilesFArtist18161819Assisted William Gordon in development of grounds.
Archibald SimpsonLArchitect1822Alterations, including arcade below horseshoe stair to first floor entrance. Also 2-storey, 4-bay pavilion to north wing for dowager apartments. Coffered ceiling to Adam\'s family stair.
James GilesSPainter1830Remodelling and architectural embellishment. East terrace laid out as geometric formal garden. Walled garden layout.
Archibald SimpsonNArchitect1834AExtension of terrace on east elevation - as part of formal garden works
Archibald SimpsonOArchitect1834BCupola and clock stage added to archway of service court
James GilesGArtist1836East terrace laid Formation of Upper and Lower Lakes.
Thomas BonnarLDecorator184Ceiling design in 4th Earl\'s drawing room
John Smith1843Kitchen court and ancillary buildings
J & W SmithD18451847
John SmithD18451847
William Smith IID18451847

Clients

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

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NameNotes
Aberdeen, 1st and 2nd Marquesses ofClients for reconstruction of 1930-1
Aberdeen, 4th Earl ofClient for 1822 alterations and kitchen court and ancillary buildings of 1843
Aberdeen, 2nd Earl of Client for William Adam building
Aberdeen, 7th Earl and Marquess ofClient for chapel for 1876 and major alterations of 1879-81

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

bio ref classic

AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
APSDThe Dictionary of Architectureed Wyatt PapworthThe Architectural Publication Society (8v 1852-1892)
Colvin, Howard2008A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840London: YUP. 4th edition
Shepherd, Ian1994Gordon: an illustrated architectural guidep189-191
Walker, David W and Woodworth, Matthew2015The Buildings of Scotland: Aberdeenshire North and MorayYale University Presspp 37-38, 45, 237-244

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this building:

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Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Builder1847vp217
Country Life1966/08/18
Architect and Building News1930July-Decp219
Country Life1966/08/25

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert MuseumRIBA Nomination PapersHarvey Mennie: L v2 no123 (microfilm reel 29); George Angus Mitchell: F no2821 (box 12); George Bennett Mitchell: F no2909 (box 14)
National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMSDrawings CollectionCopies of original drawings at Haddo
Aberdeen City ArchivesGeorge Bennett Mitchell and Son CollectionGBM/1930/18/1-21
Edinburgh University LibraryAnderson Collection (Plans and drawings)
Haddo House Estate OfficeHaddo House Estate Plans CollectionPlans of 1843 work, chapel 1879, Wardrop & Reid alterations 1879, George Bennet Mitchell 1930 work
Aberdeen UniversityAberdeen University ArchivesBills from work at Haddo House
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register19768Pair of stags flanking avenue south east of house
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register16470
Courtesy of Harry MantellInformation sent via\'Contact Us\' on DSA websiteSent October 2009
National Archives of Scotland (formerly SRO)Gifts and depositsGD 18/2000