A short history of
Cameron House
It is known that by around 1400 there was a fortified stone keep with curved ceilings on the site later occupied by the mansion.
It is known that by around 1400 there was a fortified stone keep with curved ceilings on the site later occupied by the mansion.
1400
1600
The old keep evolved over 200 years and was a small square house. The lands of Cameron, which were formerly the property of the Colquhouns of Luss.
The old keep evolved over 200 years and was a small square house. The lands of Cameron, which were formerly the property of the Colquhouns of Luss.
1600
The most famous Smollett of all was Tobias Smollet, the 18th - century novelist whose works are known around the world.
1763
Cameron House was inherited by Jane Smollett, sister of novelist Tobias, and her husband, Alexander Telfer of Scotstoun and Symington.
1776
1799
Alexander and Cecilia Telfer Smollett had two sons who distinguished themselves in the service of their country in the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment.
Alexander and Cecilia Telfer Smollett had two sons who distinguished themselves in the service of their country in the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment.
1799
1823
The foundations and plans for the majority of Cameron House as we see it now begun.
The foundations and plans for the majority of Cameron House as we see it now begun.
1823
1900
During the intervening years, visitors to Cameron House were Empress Eugine of France and Sir Winston Churchill.
During the intervening years, visitors to Cameron House were Empress Eugine of France and Sir Winston Churchill.
1900
1972
For almost 20 years, the Cameron Bear Park was a popular tourist attraction.
For almost 20 years, the Cameron Bear Park was a popular tourist attraction.
1972
1990
Cameron House officially opens to the public as Cameron House Hotel.
Cameron House officially opens to the public as Cameron House Hotel.
1990
2021
Cameron House is fully restored.
Cameron House is fully restored.
2021
2022
Introducing the New Lomond wing and Ballroom
Introducing the New Lomond wing and Ballroom
2022
2023
200 YEARS IN THE MAKING
2023