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Basic Site Details

Ballindalloch House
Inveravon
Inveravon
Banffshire
A Listed
Scotland
Plans for south wing by A & W Reid at Ballindalloch: seen at time of demolition.

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:

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NameCurrent NameNotes
Ballandalloch CastleNoAs referred to in George Bennett Mitchell's FRIBA nomination papers

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

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ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
Country HouseNot Known

Events

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

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Event TypeFromToNotes
1847Stables and lodge at Levit Bridge
Journal reference1847/10/20Additions to house
1850Additions to house
Alterations and additions1850Further additions to house and south lodge built
Alterations and additions1869Alterations to windows in top storey of hall block
Build/construction18751878Large bedroom wing added - demolished 1965-67
1875/04/08Alterations and additions
1875cSouth wing added (now demolished)
Journal reference1878/05/23Stables built
1926Alterations

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
James MatthewsA1847House, stables & lodge at Levit Bridge.
Mackenzie & MatthewsA1847House, stables & lodge at Levit Bridge
Thomas MackenzieA1847House, stables & lodge at Levit Bridge
James MatthewsB1850Further additions to house and lodge built
Mackenzie & MatthewsB1850Further additions to house and lodge built
Thomas MackenzieB1850Further additions to house and lodge built
Alexander RossHArchitect1869Alterations to top storey windows in hall block
Alexander RossC1875Alterations and additions
Alexander RossJArchitect18751878Large bedroom wing added - demolished 1965-67
David Mackintosh or MacintoshJArchitect18751878Large bedroom wing added - demolished 1965-67
Ross & MackintoshJArchitectural practice18751878Large bedroom wing added - demolished 1965-67
A & W ReidD1875cSouth wing added
Alexander ReidD1875cSouth wing added
William ReidD1875cSouth wing added
Alexander RossE1878Stables

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Walker, David W and Woodworth, Matthew2015The Buildings of Scotland: Aberdeenshire North and MorayYale University Presspp446-7, 473, 474, 475

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this building:

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Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Aberdeen Journal1847/10/20*
Inverness Courier1875/04/08*For 1875 alterations
Inverness Courier1878/05/23*Stables
Building Chronicle1854/11/09*For second lodge and 1850 additions to house

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Aberdeen City ArchivesGeorge Bennett Mitchell and Son CollectionGBM/1920/44/1-4
Ballindalloch HouseBallindalloch House Plans
A Marshall Mackenzie & SonsA Marshall Mackenzie & Sons PlansPlans in office of A Marshall Mackenzie
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register8449
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register8461Lodge
RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert MuseumRIBA Nomination PapersGeorge Bennett Mitchell: F no2909 (box 14)