Description

Original (centre) section 1745 (dated) small-scale two-storey and basement, seven-window ashlar frontage centre three advanced with pediment, platformed piend roof. Additions and internal reconstruction by John Smith around 1835 (183? datestone), R-doric four-column portico with balustraded balcony over at first, single-storey and basement with one-window pedimented frontages with anta order. Single-storey north wing with four-column proto-doric (abacus only) columns. Later additions recently removed. Good entrance hall staircase with doric columns at entrance hall and Ionic column screens to either side.

Statement of Interest

The Dictionary of Scottish Architects records that mansion was altered around 1835 by the architect John Smith and again around 1881 by the architectural practice W & J Smith.

Groome's Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland gives date 1838 for addition of the wings.

The early 19^th century additions were commissioned by the proprietor Colonel J.J.F. Leith.

Listed building record updated in 2023.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17769814

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