Gray House was built by the 10th Lord Gray whose family had owned Fowlis estate and Castle from the 14th century to 1667-9. The Benvie estate was purchased by the Grays in 1713, the house and estate being sold in 1918 when Gray House was purchased by James Ogilvie and lived in by him until his death in 1936. The house was unfinished in 1723 (perhaps the east pavilion) according to Macky. The inclusion of Gray House in Adam’s publication has led to repeated attributions to him.( Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)
The building was inabited until WWII.
27 May 2016: Limited external inspection possible. There are missing/ slipped roof slates and sections of flashing/ valleys appear dislodged or removed - possibly indicating an attempt at metal theft. Paint is peeling from the chimney stacks and sections of the walls. Windows and doors remained boarded. The building remains disused. Condition moved to Fair from Good.
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