Pittarrow House

 The name "Pittarrow" dates back to the mid-1200s, when the Wishart family arrived in Scotland from Normandy and established their ancestral seat at Pittarrow Castle in Kincardineshire.

In 1901, David Wishart built the current Pittarrow House from large pieces of locally quarried Andesite whinstone, and named it in memory of that lost family estate. The Wisharts were a driving force in the local industry; David’s father, James, had co-founded a successful textile firm with factories in Kirkcaldy and Abernethy. David eventually took the helm of the local Strathearn Power Loom Works - a major employer where nearly 100 staff produced fine linens and wools.

Following David’s passing, the house began its next chapter in 1959 when it was purchased by Dr. William Tullis. As the well-known local GP, Dr. Tullis raised two daughters and a son here, anchoring the house in the community for half a century. His daughters, Diana and Aileen, remained at Pittarrow House until 2010.

By then, the property was in disrepair and needed extensive restoration. We acquired the house in August 2010, moving from Perth with our three sons and a daughter. After significant renovation works to bring the building back to life, it has proved to be an excellent family home. We have an active interest in the village community and operate a business nearby, on the other side of the River Tay