INSPIRATION FROM KINROSS HOUSE
This post is a travel memory with an exciting twist. Many years ago, circa 1999- 2002) when I spent a great deal of time in Scotland, I stumbled across Kinross House. This elegant home has always been a fond memory of drop-dead gorgeous scenery. I used to dream of moving to Scotland – before Maine – and renovating a house just like this. I did say it was a dream!
This weekend when pictures of the Kinross House Estate landed in my inbox, the Highland Lass in me couldn’t help but dig in to enjoy the gorgeous property. The building’s renovation took several years to complete, between 2011 and 2013 and all I could think of was
Wouldn’t this be an excellent place for a creative retreat! Can I have a show of hands, please?
The history and renovation of Kinross House
Kinross House is located in the town of Kinross near Lochleven Castle and possesses one of the most historic views in Scotland.,
Kinross House is the most important, neoclassical Palladian mansion ever built in Scotland.
Sir William Bruce, the founder of classical architecture in Scotland, was a gentleman architect who was deeply involved in 17th century royal and political intrigues. He was the architect to King Charles II and was responsible for rebuilding the Royal Palace of Holyrood House He is often compared to Sir Christopher Wren and was the mentor to William Adam father of Robert Adams.
Sir William Bruce designed landscape and planted the formal gardens in 1675 ten years before he started construction of the house. He wanted a mature landscape one the house was completed.
In 2011 the property was privately acquired and the massive renovation project began. Enjoy the slides below. All photos from The Kinross Estate.
You might also like the posts we wrote on Mt. Vernon, President Washingtons home.
XOXO Lydia
