William McDowall the younger of Castle Semple

Country house

Garthland House, formerly known as Barr House and Garpel House

Lochwinnoch (Renfrewshire)

Description

Garthland house, built originally c. 1796 by David King for James Adam , but apparently rebuilt or extended by William McDowall the younger of Castle Semple, the nephew of William McDowall III, and subsequently described as 'principally built' by him.

Notes

The details of the house's history are scant and sometimes contradictory


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