Description

Joseph Weekes, 1937. Single storey, L-plan, Arts and Crafts, Baronial style police station. White-painted harl with base course, raised cills; slightly projecting eaves.

N ELEVATION: squat, round tower entrance set in re-entrant angle; narrow door, upper part 6-pane, bell-cast slate roof, terracotta finial. Jamb advanced to right, 2 large windows symmetrically disposed; narrow window to left of entrance.

16-pane, 2-pane over 4-pane sash and case windows. Grey slate piended roof, lead ridge tiles.

Statement of Interest

The former police station is a good unaltered example of Joseph Weekes style.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17774834

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback