April 1, 2019
Ogston Family History
R.Ogston
History of Ardoe House
"Built in 1878 in Scottish Baronial Style by architect James Matthews, Ardoe House was designed taking direct inspiration from Balmoral Castle, using granite construction reflective of Aberdeen's Granite City heritage."
— R.Ogston
Summary
History of Ardoe House outlines the mansion built in 1878 by Alexander Ogston in the Scottish Baronial style, its estate history, and its conversion into a hotel in 1947. The post notes connections to the Ogston family and Balmoral-inspired design, establishing Ardoe House as a heritage-listed hotel with royal lineage.