Description

Circa 1817. Symmetrical ten-bay tenement, with classical details. Ashlar, with base course, moulded first floor cill course and main cornice. Arched pend with wrought- iron gates at centre (to Virginia Court, listed separately). Ionic pilastered entrances to third and eight bays, with fielded panelling to two-leaf doors of latter. Recessed segmental panels in outer bays, with doors inset. Two ground floor windows altered to bipartite. Recessed arched panels with windows inset at centre to first floor. Architraves to flanking windows, with incised ornament to those of outer windows. Second and third floors with plain windows to each bay. Rear elevation to Virginia Court, rendered and lined. Slates. Winding stone stairs.

Statement of Interest

Designed in conjunction with 49-53 (ODD NOS) VIRGINIA STREET (LB32796) and VIRGINIA STREET, VIRGINIA COURT (REAR OF 37-47) LB32794 known collectively as Virginia Buildings (See separate listings). These buildings are important examples of a unified street and court complex and are the best remaining examples of their type and period. Early sign writing painted on to the ashlar from the 1820s survives in the doorway of number 37, including signage for the legal practice of C D Donald and Sons.

The Dictionary of Scottish Architects notes that Robert Scott carried out works to the building around 1816.

No.49 included in 49-53 (ODD NOS) VIRGINIA STREET (LB32796) is accessed from a close within the northern bay of 37-47 (ODD NOS) VIRGINIA STREET (LB32795) leading to a wider stair at the back. Number 49 is depicted on an historic painted glass within the fanlight of the entrance.

Listed building record updated 2024.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata IDs Q17567585 Q33084230

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