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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNTON HOUSE | Barnton House Barnton House Barnton House |
Revd [Reverend] W. Colvin W. ClarKe Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
001 | [Situation] Nearly 7/8 mile S. [South] from Cramond A large and handsome mansion house of the castellated style having two towers one at the east side & another one at the south side. The Demesne is about 400 acres and is well ornamented with woods &c. There are a suitable set of offices and gardens &c. This mansion house was forrmerly called Cramond Regis. |
| CRAMOND REGIS | 001 | [Situation] Nearly 7/8 mile S. [South] from Cramond A large and handsome mansion house of the castellated style having two towers one at the east side & another one at the south side. The Demesne is about 400 acres and is well ornamented with woods &c. There are a suitable set of offices and gardens &c. This mansion house was forrmerly called Cramond Regis. |
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[Page] 21Parish of Cramond
"About a mile from the church stands Barnton House, the
principal seat of William R. Ramsay Esqr. M.P. [Member of Parliament] It is
situated in a magnificient parK of nearly 400 acres
beautifully wooded, and most tastefully laid out.
The name formerly given to this lordly mansion was
Cramond Regis, and in ancient times it was one of the
hunting seats of the Kings of Scotland. The present edifice
was greatly enlarged and improved by the former
proprietor, Mr. Ramsays father and is now by far
the most splendid residence in the parish"
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of the Co. [County] Edinburgh.
Page 595
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