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Site timeline

1904: The beck in the ravine is dammed to form a series of pools linked by cascades.

1968: The owners, Mr and Mrs J.P. Smith, create a trust for the management of the estate

People associated with this site

Nurseryman: James Backhouse (3) (born 08/07/1794 died 1869)

Architect: Alexander Marshall Mackenzie (born 01/01/1848 died 04/05/1933)

Nurseryman: David Peary

Features

ruin

Feature created: 1200 to 1299

The ruins of the 13th-century Kildrummy Castle.

Designation status: Historic Scotland Listed Building Designation Grade A Designation Reference Kildrummy Castle

garden terrace

Feature created: 1900

Two grass terraces with balustrades associated with the hotel.

ornamental bridge

Feature created: 1900 to 1905

A single span bridge over the ravine built as a replica of the Brig o' Balgownie.