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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSDHU HOUSE | Rossdhu House Rossdhu House Rossdhu House Rossdhu House |
Montague Martin Esqr. New Statistical Account Revr. [Reverend] Duncan Campbell Origines Par: [Parochiales] Scotiae |
013 | A superior Mansion house of modern erection, situated on a projection into "Loch Lomond", Occupied by the proprietor Sir James Colquhoun of Luss Bart. [Baronet] It has attached to it a very extensive Domain of Ornamental ground and woods, tastefully laid out. A little to the north west of the house is situated the remains of an ancient stronghold of great strength, and northwards there is the ruin of a Chapel used as the burying place of the family of Colquhoun. |
| TOWER (Remains of) [Rossdhu House] | Tower (remains of) Tower (remains of) |
Montague Martin Esqr. Daniel Stewart |
013 | A name applied to the remains of a stronghold near "Rossdhu House", the western wall is the only portion now standing. is of great strength, and about 30 feet in height and 8 in thickness |
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[Page] 19County Dumbarton Parish of Luss
[Below entry for Rossdhu House:]
Rosdhu (G.) [Gaelic] Black-point.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Tom Colquhoun
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