Douneside House, originally known as the Burnside Estate, was purchased by Sir Alexander MacRobert in 1888 as a family holiday home. The property was transformed into the impressive country house seen today through expansions in the early 1900s. Following the tragic deaths of their three sons, Lady MacRobert established a charitable trust in their honor. Today, Douneside House is owned and operated by The MacRobert Trust, fulfilling Lady MacRobert's wish for the house to remain a place of tranquility and peace.