CCWS - A to Z of Caithness Places - Country Houses - Olrig House

This section on Olrig House has been prepared with the co-operation and permission of The Rev. O. H. Vellacott who supplied early pictures, ariel pictures and information on the history of the property. The House is open as a retreat but is not open to the general public unless on one of the specified open days that are arranged from time to time.
Click the Images or white heading text to go to a full section of pictures or information which will be added to over coming months.
Information A page giving a short introduction to the history of ownership and a few details on the buildings.
Pictures 13 January 2001 Nine Pictures Second Set Of Pictures January 2001 A series of pictures covering all aspects of the house and surroundings will appear on this page over coming weeks.
Pictures 13 January 2001 - Set Two More pictures of other parts of the house and grounds. Further Pictures will be added to this set later.
Pictures - Late 1800's & Early 1900's More pictures to come in this section in coming weeks.
Six Aerial pictures taken from a helicopter. Shows the house and woods. These pictures show the layout and the extent of the woods around the house. Apparently the trees were originally laid out to spell O L R I G. Can you see it? Fallen trees and new plantings have obscured the original layout.
Rev O. H. & Mrs Vellacott Contact Details A home with a Christian Ministry and an invitation.
Plan Of Grounds	Map Of Area