Historic Duff House

History

Learn more about the fascinating stories connected with house and key members of the Duff family.

House

William Adam's creation Duff House is one of Scotland's most important houses.

Family

William Duff, Lord Braco, had Duff House built in the early 18th century as a family residence.

Hotel

In the early 20th century Duff House became a hotel.

Sanatorium

In the early 20th century Duff House was converted into a private hospital.

WWII

From 1939 to 1946 Duff House was a prison camp and Allied headquarters.

20thC Restoration

In the 1990s Duff House was transformed to its present role.

Location

Did you know

Our Prime Minister David Cameron is related to the Duff family through his paternal grandmother. The link goes back five generations to the 18th century with Elizabeth Hay, whose parents were none other than William IV and the actress Dorothea Jordan. It was Elizabeth's daughter, Agnes Hay, who married James Duff, 5th Earl Fife.