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Auchinleck (also known as Achinlek, Affleck)

Introduction

The late-18th-century house at Auchinleck was home to James Boswell, the diarist and author. The house was restored in the late-20th century by the Landmark Trust. Some features of the 18th- and 19th-century parkland and woodland layout survive.

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Features & Designations

Designations

  • Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building

  • Reference: Ha-ha
  • Grade: B
  • Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building

  • Reference: Stables
  • Grade: B
  • Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building

  • Reference: The "ten Shilling Side" Bridge
  • Grade: B
  • Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building

  • Reference: The High Bridge
  • Grade: C(S)
  • Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building

  • Reference: The Iron Bridge
  • Grade: B
  • Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building

  • Reference: Water Tower or Dovecote
  • Grade: B

Features

  • Doocot
  • Ruin
  • Description: The ruins of the medieval Auchinleck Castle.
  • House (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
Key Information

Type

Country Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Historic House

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

References

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