Old Photograph Craigiehall Scotland

Old photograph of Craigiehall near Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland. This Scottish country mansion house was designed by Sir William Bruce, with input from James Smith, and completed in 1699 for the Earl of Annandale, who had recently acquired the Craigie estate through marriage. In 1741, the 2nd Marquis of Annandale left Craigiehall to his nephew, Charles Hope-Weir, born 1710, died 1791, second son of Charles Hope, 1st Earl of Hopetoun. The house now now serves as the Headquarters of the 2nd Division of the British Army.



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