...was purchased by William Bell a well known antiques dealer in Aberdeen who undertook a project to restore Friendville. Under the guidance ...residence for Balmanno where he stayed until 1798, when the house was purchased by Arthur Dingwall Fordyce. In the period between ...a residential property, during this time large areas of the house were neglected and were allowed to deteriorate, particularly ...Friendville. Under the guidance of architect Fenton Wynness, the house and grounds were renovated in an attempt to bring the