3 Comments
User's avatar
Isobel's avatar

Hi. The Hermitage was built by Robert Haldane when he bought Airthrey Estate with his brother James Alexander.

This article gives a bit more information. Please note though, it talks about Captain Robert Haldane, who is not the same Robert of Robert and James Alexander Haldane.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airthrey_Castle

Expand full comment
Richard Henry Roberts's avatar

And was there ever a paid hermit as was the practice in some instances? There's the making of a short story here!

Expand full comment
Stirling Archaeology's avatar

there's a tradition of one who was fired for getting drunk in Bridge of Allan...but quote how true it is!

Expand full comment