About Milton of Finavon House
Heritage and Legacy
Milton of Finavon invites you delve into its rich history and architectural charm. This centuries-old Scottish listed property, originally a small Butt n Ben, has evolved from a treasured manager's house into the Dower House for Finavon Castle.
As you explore, you'll discover a blend of styles showing it's evolution over the centuries. The orignal house, a single-story Carmylie slate roof building from circa 1500 a mid-1600 two-story extension, and then a new double story extension with very early Georgian façade added 150 years later to the south east aspect. It is assymetrical with the new hallmark fanlight over the front door.
The Carmylie slate would have been a new innovation, from the original heather thatch that would have been used. Altough drafty, it would have been more permenant than the thatching. Clearly visible in the masonry is old doorways, windows and well worn thresholds.
The very early Georgian facade predates Edinburgh New Town it it thought as the symetrical design has not been fully developed. East Mains across the A90 from Milton of Finavon House shows how the Georgian symetry evolved with it's very classic Georgian facade
With many stones the original structure reused in its refurbishment, each feature tells a story, making this unique estate a fascinating journey through Scotland's architectural evolution.