Description

Probably mid 18th century. Single storey grotto set in bank within grounds of Fullarton House (demolished). Rubble sandstone exterior; polished sandstone dressings. Rusticated depressed-arch opening at centre facing W with raised keystone and later 20th century gates. Painted plaster walls to D-shaped interior comprising 4 regularly spaced niches with architraved cills, flanking pilasters, scallop carving beneath keystoned arches. Flat stone-slab roof.

Statement of Interest

An interesting folly set within the Fullarton Estate. Note the rusticated sandstone dressings, niches and scallop decoration. The house itself (demolished in 1966) was commissioned by William Fullarton of Fullarton in 1745. It was subsequently altered by the Adam brothers in the 1790s and then, together with the estate lands, sold to the Duke of Portland in 1805. The stables originally associated with the house have since been converted into flats and are listed separately (see Isle of Pin Road, Fullarton Courtyard). Two classical pedestals are all that remain of the once grand quadrant screen whilst four gateless piers, known as the 4 Pins, mark the original east entrance to the house (see separate list entries). A pair of Corinthian capitals re-set over the outer angles of the grotto (recorded in 1988 and shown in the NMRS records) are no longer in place (1997).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17844326

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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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