Description

Style points to David Hamilton as architect. Built for
Robert Thomson, cotton manufacturer, probably circa
1798, the year he acquired Camphill. Classical country
house, now incorporated within extended city boundary.
Rectangular-plan, 2 storeys over basement, panelled
giant clasping pilasters at angles, 5-bay elevations
(spaced 1-3-1 on S front) except at W, ionic porch
central on N front. Polished ashlar, basement and
detailing at N painted. Sash windows, slender astragals
with margined glazing. Continuous entablature, end and
axial stacks, shallow-pitch piended slate roof, dormers
not original.

Statement of Interest

Change of Category B to A 5.12.89

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17578198

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  For the Record
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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