Portree House is a grade B' listed building, which means it is protected by various rules and regulations set out by Historic Scotland controlling the development of old premises.Designed by the architect James Gillespie, the original building of Portree House was started in 1810 and completed in 1817, the cost being in the region of £3500! Lord MacDonald of Sleat built the house for the chamberlain of his estates who was responsible for the collection of rents and other monies owing to the ... More