Cortes House was open to the public today for what was probably the first time in the house's 200 year history. Although primarily an event to promote the house as a luxurious venue for weddings and corporate events, the afternoon provided a fascinating opportunity to admire this elegant 19th century mansion. Looking round the tastefully restored interior with 12 individually designed bedrooms it is hard to credit that for a time the house was divided into flats, some of which were DHHS lets. The bedrooms, public rooms and kitchen are all tastefully decorated, and largely furnished in a range of modern styles. The bathrooms, several of which had fireplaces and were probably originally dressing rooms were particularly varied and impressive.
Visitors on the lawn enjoying temperatures well above the seasonal norm, reaching 22.8c at Fyvie, the highest ever recorded March temperature for Scotland. |
| Originally known as Mormond House, the house was built for Gordon of Cairnbulg who inherited the property from Lord Aberdeen in 1801. The property is now a grade B listed building. |
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| The central atrium and simply decorated classical stairwell, surmounted by a conical lantern create an impression of air and light which emanates throughout the house. |
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| The conical lantern above the atrium, this can just be glimpsed between the chimneys in the rear view of the house below. |
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The basement rooms have been converted in to a home cinema and games rooms. These partially subterranean rooms are bright and airy due to these interesting bays which admit light.
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