[1] General Richardson Robertson of Tullybelton undertook the building of the current house but died in 1883, 3 years before it was completed.

A 9-hole golf course was laid out by professional golfer Ben Sayers but this was ploughed up as part of the campaign to provide more food during World War II.

Ballathie's fame as a sporting estate led to many famous guests coming to stay during this period.

These included: In 1936, the estate was sold to Colonel Stephen Hardie, a chartered accountant in Glasgow and founder member of the British Oxygen Company.

When Col. Hardie died in 1969, the house was also acquired by the Maxwell Family, and converted into a hotel in 1972 which was run for many years by Colonel & Mrs Brassey.