Old Photograph Glentyan House Kilbarchan Scotland

Old photograph of Glentyan House by Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, near Glasgow, Scotland. Glentyan House was built in the late eighteenth century by Alexander Speirs, a second generation linen merchant. In 1818 the estate was sold to Captain James Stirling who lived in Glentyan House for over fifty years. He was a popular local laird and a generous benefactor to the poor in times of need. History Blog post of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to travel and visit one day.



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