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History

1668-1669

Built by Sir George Mackenzie, nephew of the first Earl of Seaforth, and named after the Vale of Roses, close to the chosen site.

1688

Sold to Sir Kenneth Mackenzie of Scatwell

1795

Re-built by Sir Roderick Mackenzie of Scatwell

1795-1865

In the possession of the Scatwell Mackenzies

1865

Sold to James Fletcher by Sir James J R Mackenzie for £145,000

1885

Inherited by James Douglas Fletcher

1890

James Douglas Fletcher starts to rebuild house

1902

Rebuilding of Rosehaugh completed

1927

James Douglas Fletcher died

1927-1953

Owned by Mrs Lillian Fletcher

1953

Inherited by Mrs Shaw of Tordarroch, and later sold to the Eagle Star Insurance Company

1954

Auction sale of house contents by Loves of Perth (auctioneers)

1959

Sale of fixtures and fittings of house

1959

Demolition of house