Houston House, Renfrewshire
House in Renfrewshire, Scotland
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55.871369°N 4.540511°W Houston House is an 18th-century mansion, about 1 mile (1.6 km) north and east of Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland, north of the village of Houston.
Coordinates55.871369°N 4.540511°W
Built16th century
| Houston House | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 Houston House Location within Renfrewshire | |
| Coordinates | 55.871369°N 4.540511°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th century |
It incorporates remains of a 16th-century castle.[1]
History
The castle belonged to the Stewart Earls of Lennox; the name derives from Hugh de Paduinan or Padvinan (Hugh's town). When the mansion was built in 1780 most of the castle was demolished. The Speirs family, of Elderslie, acquired the property in 1782. Additions were made in 1872 and 1873.[1]