Baron of Ardgrain
Baron of Ardgrain is a noble title within the Baronage of Scotland, historically tied to the Ardgrain Estate, located near Ellon, Aberdeenshire. The barony was established in the 16th century and is closely associated with Ardgrain House, built in 1629.
History
[edit]The barony was formed in the 16th century under a Royal Charter, with the Kennedy family being its prominent early landholders. The Barony of Ardgrain is historically tied to Nether Ardgrain, a significant site in Scottish history located near Ellon, Aberdeenshire. The estate dates back to the 16th century, with the Nether Ardgrain farmhouse built in 1664 by John Kennedy of Kermuck. The property is recognised as a Category A listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical importance.[1]
Nether Ardgrain is documented for its unique architectural design, featuring a two-storey structure with dormerless attics and a distinctive 1664 Royal Coat of Arms in its centre gable. The house also has 18th-century interior woodwork and is celebrated for its well-preserved historical features.[2]
Current titleholder
[edit]Pepijn Oscar Hendriks, Baron of Ardgrain since 2013.[3] Though baronies no longer possess legal power, the title continues as a symbol of Scotland's historic nobility.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Nether Ardgrain | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "NETHER ARDGRAIN, FARMHOUSE (LB9106)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "The Feudal Baronies of Scotland". debretts.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.