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The site of Gourock House
"Gourock House — a commodious mansion house near the eastern end of Gourock, the property and residence of Major Darroch" (OS Name Books, c.1860). The house is now gone (see Link
at Canmore). Its policies became Darroch Park, now known as Gourock Park. The burial vault — Link — that survives within the park is that of the Darroch family, who were also responsible for the tower — Link — on nearby Tower Hill.
at Canmore). Its policies became Darroch Park, now known as Gourock Park. The burial vault — Link — that survives within the park is that of the Darroch family, who were also responsible for the tower — Link — on nearby Tower Hill.by Lairich Rig
Created: Thu, 1 Nov 2018, Updated: Mon, 5 Nov 2018
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