Friends of Cambusnethan Priory

Sharing photos, stories and memories about Cambusnethan Priory before it is lost forever

Cambusnethan House, known locally as the Priory, is a neo-gothic masterpiece and one of the last remaining great houses of the Upper Clyde Valley to survive. It was designed by James Gillespie Graham and completed in 1820. It is generally regarded as being the best remaining example of a Graham-built country house in the quasi-ecclesiastical style of the Gothic revival.

The Friends of Cambusnethan Priory have a proposal for a multi-purpose visitor centre for the Clyde Walkway and Community Park at Cambusnethan Priory which would be located in the lower ground floor. The plans include a cafe, wedding venue, conference room and an area to display the history of the Priory and the Clyde Valley in general and included access for those with restricted mobility. It is proposed that the remaining floors of the building would be converted into apartments. By lowering the ground floor there would be a wonderful view from the bay window down towards the Clyde.

The Friends of Cambusnethan Priory hope to work together with the owner of the building to drive the project forward in a way which satisfies all stakeholders, while ensuring that the main purpose of the visitor centre area will be maintained so that public access is guaranteed for generations to come. Find out about the history of Cambusnethan Priory by clicking the link under 'Realted Resources' on the right.