Cambusnethan House

On the site of the current mansion, there was originally a structure from the early 17th century, which fell victim to a fire in 1810. Between 1819 and 1820, the present Cambusnethan House was built on the same spot, based on designs by the Scottish architect James Gillespie Graham. His design was influenced by neo-Gothic church architecture, which earned the building the nickname “Priory.” Above the entrance, the coat of arms of the founding family, the Lockharts of Castlehill, can be seen. From the 1970s onwards, the estate no longer served as a residence but was first converted into a restaurant for medieval banquets and later, in 1980, into a hotel. This closed only four years later. Since 1984, Cambusnethan House has stood empty and has been severely damaged by fires, vandalism, and weather influences.