Restoration and Renovation
The house and gardens have evolved over the centuries. As an estate working house until the latter half the 20th century, it was very much a home and estate office and as such many areas both internal and externally were kept to a functional standard. It was noted however in the land surveys during Victorian times, that the estate kept many fine Farmhouses for their managers. Parts of Milton of Finavon came from the ruins of Finavon Castle.
The last major part renovation took place in 1984, when the house was sold to a private buyer. Much remained since during the past 40 years. Works recommenced on the restoration with the current owners when they purchased the house in 2021.
01
Gardens
The old gardens have in many ways been lost in time. However, small areas give some insight to what they may have been and where possible kept, restored or renewed -
Formal Garden: This is situated to the west of the house and is partially walled.
Orchard: This was originally a paddock and is being restored as the orchard and wild garden area.
Woodland Walk: This had totally vanished and is being restored.
Kitchen Garden: This had been lost in the main and is being restored
Terraced Garden: In parts it remains as was and is being restored over the coming years.
​
02
Buildings
As a Scottish listed Building, conservation and repair is key to saving our heritage for future generations. The earliest part of the house is the Butt n Ben, its relatively modern Carmylie Slate roof is being restored, with the slates have oak pegs not nails to hold them on the laths.
03
Renovation and Repair
Saving the orginal timbers where possible, requires careful removal of rotten timbers and new replacements spliced in. Whilst time consuming and requiring skills often hard to fine, repairs ensure preservation where-ever possible
04
Damage and Resolution
These late addition stone planters whilst an attractive feature in the courtyard, created barriers to the drainage from the building walls. Removing them was essential to allow the walls to dry out and for moisture to move away. Often damp problems are created when modern additions block, cover or remove intended routes for water and vapour to leave the stonework
