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Innes House is a historic house in Moray, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Innes House
Innes House stands close to Elgin in Moray, a seventeenth-century mansion built as the seat of the Innes family.
It is a fine example of Scottish domestic architecture from the period, with crow-stepped gables and a formal, symmetrical front.
The house is a member property of Historic Houses, which supports independently owned historic houses across Britain.
It remains a private residence rather than a museum piece, giving it a lived-in character rare among houses of its age.
History of Innes House
Innes House was built around the 1640s for Sir Robert Innes, whose family had held lands in Moray for centuries and gave the parish and estate their name. The design has been attributed to William Aytoun, though records of the original build are incomplete. The Innes family later became recognised as chiefs of Clan Innes through the Innes baronets.
Architecture of Innes House
The house is generally described as an early example of Scottish Renaissance domestic architecture, built in a restrained baronial style with crow-stepped gables and symmetrical proportions. Its design has been attributed to William Aytoun, though records of the original build are incomplete.
Worth knowing
The house takes its name from the lands of Innes, ancestral home of Clan Innes, with which the Innes family has long been associated.
Plan your visit to Innes House
Nearest station: Elgin Rail Station (4.2 miles)
Places to visit near Innes House
Spynie Palace
View Spynie Palace on heritage mapElgin Cathedral
View Elgin Cathedral on heritage map
Elgin Cathedral Museum
View Elgin Cathedral Museum on heritage mapGordon Castle
View Gordon Castle on heritage mapDuffus Castle
View Duffus Castle on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Innes House there are 4 historic properties, including 2 castles, across Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Innes House there are 5 historic properties, including 3 castles, across Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Innes House there are 14 historic properties, including 6 castles, 3 historic sites and 2 churchs, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Innes House.
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A private seventeenth-century Moray mansion still tied to the family whose name it carries.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Moray, Scotland
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