Description

William Lambie Moffat c 1875. Gothic, single-storey H-plan,
red sandstone snecked rubble with dressings stugged uniform,
slated roof. Near-symmetrical S front, cross-wing forms
recessed centre, gablet over 3-light central window framed in
buttressed chimneys; advanced pavilions with roofs parallel
to main building, gables with 2-light windows and small inner
outshots facing into court, fronts 2-window (one
single-light, one 2-light) with central buttressed chimney
gablets. Flanks asymmetrical with gables on the axis of the
cross-range, asymmetrical N front with bellcote at W gable
and NW outshot at E gable porch and late brick chimney at
centre of cross range. Simple distinctive detailing,
shouldered and chamfered openings, relieving arches over 2
and 3-light gable windows quatrefoils and circlets in gables,
unusual square-plan gablet chimney pots pierced by trefoils.
Original gatepiers to Ladyloan.

Statement of Interest

Landmark at foreshore Windows boarded at date of visit, much

of stonework interestingly patterned by wind erosion.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17771537

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