Old House at Strathendry [Strathenry]

Category

Library Item

Item no

15866

Title

Old House at Strathendry [Strathenry]

Description

The gap between two large stone walls with pillars at each end forms a gateway between which a tall tower house is viewed. The building is plain with rows of windows and a sloping roof. There is an extension to the side.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1866

Size

8.8 x 11.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Strathendry tower house was built in around 1600 by a family called Forrester. It is situated 2 kilometres west of Leslie in Fife. The property passed by marriage to a branch of the Douglas family in 1699. This family was related to Adam Smith on his mother's side. It is said that as a child Adam Smith was abducted by gypsies from the ground of Strathendry.
For architectural information about Strathendry please see the Historic Environment Scotland's Canmore website.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Gates

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Scotland > Fife