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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durris House | Durris House Durris House Durris House |
J. & G. Tindal Esqrs. Writers Stonehaven, Revd. [Reverend] James Duirs, The Manse, Mr. John Gordon Forester (Boamsbank) |
006.08 | The old Mansion house of Durris is believed to have been erected by Sir Alexander Fraser of Durris, in the reign of Charles the 2nd. but the exact date is unknown, another portion was built in the last Century by The Earl of Peterborough who was then proprietor, A third portion was built by Mr. John Innes, who was tacksman of the whole Estate under the last Earl of Peterborough in the year 1796, And the last portion was built by the late Anthony Mactier of Durris in 1834. The old mansion house formerly had a moat or ditch Surrounding it on the Eastern Side, which is now quite filled up, the western Side is well defended by a precipitous natural bank, at the base of which flows the Burn of Durris. The whole building at present has a very beautiful and impressive appearance and is kept in very good repair, together with extensive lawns, garden, and plantations Surrounding, and is the property and residence of A.W. Mactier Esqr. |
| Home Farm | Home Farm Home Farm Home Farm |
Valuation Roll 1862-63 Revd. [Reverend] James Duirs. Mr. John Gordon |
006.08 | A good farm steading, offices yard etc. occupied by the proprietor A.W. Mactier Esqr. |
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