Description

John Gordon, architect. Plans dated Feb/March 1901; building dated 1902. Tenement and store, with stabling in large range at rear. 4-storey and attic front to Hunter Street in 2 parts (2+2 bays), all red ashlar, the left part stone cleaned, with pair window bays canted above ground floor and parapet, large sculptured panel to left, a 'trophy', with implements and emblems reflecting the building's use as a potato and grain merchants' store; part to right hand side is plainer, single window bays above timber-gated cart entry, deep eaves. Huge, deep flank facing south, all blank brickwork; range to rear 3-storeyed, paired windows, now (1992) sealed up.

Statement of Interest

Built for J & A Arthur, potato and grain merchants. Interior not seen during 1992 resurvey.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17815006

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