Glenlair House and and Steading
description: "The work of James Clerk Maxwell changed the world forever." Albert Einstein Glenlair House, near Corsock is famous as the home of the eminent scientist, Professor James Clerk Maxwell, whose work was the basis for all forms of radio communications, including broadcasting and television, radar and navigational aids, and more recently the applications of radio to the control of rockets and satellites. The oldest part of Glenlair is the product of collaboration between James’ father John and Walter Newall but this beautiful 19th century mansion was destroyed by fire in 1929. Having now completed the stabilisation of the ruins of Glenlair House and established a visitors' centre in the original porch, the current owner Captain Ferguson, his family and the Maxwell of Glenlair Trust are turning their attention to the restoration of the farm buildings built by Maxwell and designed by Walter Newall. These contain many unique features, including stabling for shire horses and thru-floor pig-feeders long since removed from other farmyards. www.glenlair.org.uk
source: dumfriesandgalloway
date: 19th Century
type: Museum