Description

Earlier 17th century; repaired 1976. Double chamber, rectangular-plan, lectern dovecot. Roughly coursed rubble with squared rubble quoins, some dressed. Part base course, stepped alighting ledge/rat course, crowstepped flanks with moulded skewputts, back parapet carried up to form gable (see Notes). Angus stone slates.

SW ELEVATION: 2 low doorways to centre with common dripstone and boarded timber doors; 2 diminutive timber dormers above with flightholes and crowstepped gable behind.

INTERIOR: 750 nesting boxes.

Statement of Interest

Property of Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Originally part of a group of farm buildings designed by the 2nd Earl circa 1630. An estate plan of 1746 details 3 ranges of farm buildings, the W range being the 'victuall house' with the dovecot as a lean-to structure against the S gable, retained as a decorative element.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q39152030

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