William Adam (architect)
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William Adam was a Scottish architect, mason, and entrepreneur. He was the foremost architect of his time in Scotland, designing and building numerous country houses and public buildings, and often ac
East front of Hopetoun House, designed and built by William Adam over a period of over 20 years
Colen Campbell's design for Wanstead House
Realised designs for the south front (top) and north front of House of Dun, Angus
Hamilton Old Parish Church, designed by Adam in 1735
Hopetoun House
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Hopetoun House is a stately home near South Queensferry owned by the Hopetoun House Preservation Trust, a charity established in 1974 to preserve the house and grounds as a national monument, to prote
William Adam (architect)
…designing and building numerous country houses and public buildings, and often acting as contractor as well as architect. Among his best known works are Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, and Duff House in Banff. His individual, exuberant style built on the Palladian style, but with Baroque details inspired by Vanbrugh…
East facade of Hopetoun House and gardens
Aerial view
Hopetoun House and Gardens