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| Title: |
Kinross House |
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Kinross House is situated in the small town of Kinross between Edinburgh
and Perth. On the shores of Loch Leven, Sir William Bruce the architect built this
fine mansion with views over the inland loch. A great supporter of the Stuart
Kings he was made "Surveyor to the King's Works" in 1671 and given the
title of Baronet of Nova Scotia along with lands in Balcaskie, Fife. Sir
William also worked on many other famous buildings such as Holyrood House,
Hopetoun House and Thirlestane Castle.
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| Date: |
April 2007 |
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| Title: |
Kinross House Gardens |
| Description: |
The position of the house has been carefully designed to offer a direct view towards
Lochleven Castle, which was purchased by Sir William Bruce
from the 8th Earl of Morton in 1675.
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| Date: |
April 2007 |
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| Title: |
Kinross House |
| Description: |
The house is still owned by the family and is not open to the public. However the extensive
gardens are always open and many summer events are held in the grounds.
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| Date: |
April 2007 |
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| Title: |
Kinross House |
| Description: |
This view shows the south face of the house beside the summer house.
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| Date: |
April 2007 |
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| Title: |
Kinross House - Garden Statue |
| Description: |
One of the many statues to be found in this part of the garden.
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| Date: |
April 2007 |
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| Title: |
Kinross House - Fountain |
| Description: |
A view of the fountain and Loch Leven from the house doorway.
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| Date: |
April 2007 |
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| Title: |
Kinross House - View over Loch Leven |
| Description: |
This view from the gardens shows, from left to right, the hedgerow walk down to the gates at the foot of the garden,
the village of Kinnesswood on the far shore, the very small Scart Island (with a single tree) and castle island with its
famous castle. On the southern shore of the loch can be found the well known
Vane Farm Nature Centre.
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| Date: |
April 2007 |
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