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Craigdarroch is a historic house in Dumfries and Galloway, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Craigdarroch
Craigdarroch stands near Moniaive in Dumfriesshire, a country house built up from a much older building on the same site.
William Adam remodelled the earlier house in 1729, working over foundations that record keepers trace back to the 14th century.
It has been the seat of the Chief of the Fergussons of Dumfriesshire for some 600 years.
Historic Houses supports its visitor offering, though it is not part of the free entry scheme, and there are no public toilets on site.
History of Craigdarroch
The earliest records of a house on the site date to the 14th century, making Craigdarroch one of the older seats in Dumfriesshire long before William Adam's 1729 remodelling gave it its present form. Alexander Fergusson, 14th Laird of Craigdarroch, married Annie Laurie on 29 August 1709 and she lived in the house for the next 33 years.
Architecture of Craigdarroch
The current house is a 1729 remodelling by the architect William Adam, built over the structure of a 14th-century predecessor on the same site.
Worth knowing
Annie Laurie, whose name gives the song 'Annie Laurie' its title, married into the house in 1709 and is often credited as the inspiration behind what has been called the world's greatest love song.
Plan your visit to Craigdarroch
Nearest station: Sanquhar Rail Station (12.2 miles)
Admission
Historic Houses members must pay for entry
Places to visit near Craigdarroch
Morton Castle
View Morton Castle on heritage mapWanlockhead Beam Engine
View Wanlockhead Beam Engine on heritage mapLincluden Collegiate Church
View Lincluden Collegiate Church on heritage mapDrumcoltran Tower
View Drumcoltran Tower on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 10 miles of Craigdarroch there are 1 historic properties, including 1 historic house.
Within 20 miles of Craigdarroch there are 8 historic properties, including 3 castles, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Craigdarroch.
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The marriage home of the real Annie Laurie, in a house the same Dumfriesshire family has held for 600 years.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
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