Bamff House is the home of the Ramsays of Bamff, and is located within a estate in
Perthshire
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,
Scotland
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. Bamff House began as a
fortified tower in the late 16th century and was added to and altered in almost every century since then.
Bamff has been the home of several
European beavers since 2002. The beaver became extinct in Scotland about 450 years ago, but some animals have been present at Bamff since a demonstration project was established in 2002.
[Jones K, Gilvear D, Willby N, Gaywood M (2008). Willow (''Salix spp.'') and aspen (''Populus tremula'') regrowth after felling by the Eurasian beaver (''Castor fiber''): implications for riparian woodland conservation in Scotland. ''Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems'' 19, 75-87.] They inhabit a area of woodland and wetland.
The Ramsays held the lands at Bamff from 1232, Nessus de Ramsay having been physician to
Alexander II. His descendant, Alexander Ramsay, was physician to both
James VI
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and
Charles I. It was his son, Gilbert, who was made
baronet
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in 1666 in recognition of the bravery of his own son, James, at the
Battle of Rullion Green. The current owners are Paul and Louise Ramsay.
Notable former resident owners
*
Sir James Henry Ramsay
*
Lady Hope Anita Jane Ramsay
References
External links
Bamff House website
Buildings and structures in Perth and Kinross
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