[1] The house was built for General John Campbell, 17th of Strachur.

He was succeeded by his sister, Janet, wife of Colin Campbell of Ederline.

[1] Lord George Granville Campbell (son of George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll; 25 December 1850 – 21 April 1915) and Lady Sybil Lascelles Alexander (d. 1 May 1947)[2] were subsequent owners of the house.

[3] Joan Campbell (5 August 1887 – 18 July 1960)[4] lived here in the early 20th century.

Ian Anstruther was sent to stay with his mother's sister during his parents' divorce.