On the death of John Brown in 1802, his son Nicol Brown
took over as Laird of Lanfine and Waterhaughs. About 1811,
he planted Lanfine Woods. After the death of Nicol Brown
in 1829, the estate was inherited by his cousin Thomas Brown,
a physician in Glasgow, and for a time, Professor of Botany
at Glasgow University. Thomas Brown indulged his interest
in botany by planting many exotic trees, shrubs and large
areas of woodlands. These are now mature specimen trees
that can be seen today in the beauty of the tree-clad landscape
extending from Newmilns to Darvel on the south of the river.
He also cultivated less hardy species in the large greenhouses
within the walled garden.
The estate of Lanfine grew from the original 400 acres
acquired by John Brown in 1769 to over 10,000 acres. The
mansion was also extended by each generation into what can
be seen today. There is a large apartment in the mansion
available for holidays. For more information on Lanfine
Estate, visit the website www.lanfinehouse.com.
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