Symbister House
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Symbister House is a former country house in Symbister, Whalsay island, in the Shetland islands of Scotland. It was built in 1823 by the Bruce family[1] who were lairds (landlords) of the island for about 300 years from the 16th century. Since 1964 it has been the Whalsay Secondary School, after it fell into disuse following the death of the last of the landlord occupants of the house in 1944. Built in an elegant Georgian architectural style, it is categorized officially as a category B Listed Building and heritage structure.[2][3][4]
Quick Facts Symbister House Whalsay Secondary School, Location ...
Symbister House Whalsay Secondary School | |
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Location | Whalsay, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 60°20′20″N 1°1′13″W |
Built | 1823 |
Architectural style(s) | Georgian architecture |
Listed Building – Category B | |
Official name | Symbister House |
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