The hall was built in about 1807 by Robert Waugh who had made his money, before slavery was abolished, farming limes and pimento on a plantation in Jamaica.[1] Waugh was to claim over £3,000 for his losses when slavery was abolished in the British empire.[2] He was said to be a recluse who only went outside to go hunting.[3] He left his Scottish properties to his nieces when he died at the hall on 27 December 1832.[2]
The National Trust for Scotland received the house and gardens in 1996.[3]
Description
The high walled garden is within the town and cover 3.5 acres. The gardens are divided into different areas. The hall is at the north end facing south.[3]