Williamwood House, Netherlee
10/02/1987
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Photograph of Williamwood House, Netherlee
Title:
Williamwood House, Netherlee
Date of work:
10/02/1987
Search dates:
09 Jun 1973 - 09 Jun 1973
Reference number:
928
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
IMG
Source:
Photograph cabinet - Clarkston
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
UnrestrictedCopyright: East Renfrewshire Council
General notes:
The original Williamwood House was the family home of the Maxwells before they moved to Cathcart Castle. A new mansion house was built in 1750 near the old Williamwood House. In 1926, trustees of Mrs Elizabeth Stewart of Williamwood House wished to sell the property, but the Williamwood Golf Club were not in a position to buy. As a result the mansion house was demolished in the late 1920's. The present Williamwood House, built in 1930 and designed by Glasgow architect Charles McNair, overlooks the orchard of the old house. It was built for George Urie Scott, a wealthy cinema proprietor. After the death of Elizabeth Scott, Williamwood House was bequeathed to the Church of Scotland who now runs it as a care home.
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Language:
English
Record number:
9261230