Crookston Old House, so named to distinguish it from the 19th century Crookston House, started life as a tower in the 15th century.
The tower is thought to have been built by John de Borthwick in 1446.
In 1494 John Borthwick of Crookston and Mr Thomas Borthwick were accused by Alexander Hoppringill of Hoppringle of destroying the tower house and place of Burnhouse.
Over the centuries the old tower has been extended and remodelled and it now forms the eastern most section of the property. In the 17th century a west wing was added, more than doubling the size of the property.
Crookston Old House was altered further around 1860, at the same time that Brown and Wardrop were remodelling (New) Crookston House, with the addition of a short wing on the south side creating a T-plan building.
The property is still owned by the Borthwick family.
Alternative names for Crookston Old House
Old Crookston House
