Description

1819, remodelled and enlarged, William Robertson, 1837.
Long N entrance front single storey and attic centre block
flanked by 2 storey, single pavilions with shallow pyramidal
roofs. To S elevation single storey and basement block with
centre bowed entrance windows, bow windows to gables;
curved shallow piended roofs; 12-pane glazing, some blind.
Projecting ground floor painted ashlar, remaining
elevations squared coursed rubble with ashlar dressings.
Central pedimented porch with outer piers and inner Ionic
columns, linked to columned and balustraded loggias at
outer bays by 4 projecting ground floor bays, each with
recessed, architraved apron panelled windows. Single
storey, 3-bay S elevation with 12-pane tall sash and case
windows, 1st bays of return elevations bowed. Shallow,
piended roofs with modern dormers in S block; symmetrically
placed corniced stacks. Extended service wing against S
facing vinery wall (glass house removed; new window slapped)
extending E with 2-storey terminal pavilion.

Statement of Interest

Divided into separate dwellings.

Built by Captain (later Admiral) Archibald Duff of Drummuir

in 1819 and 1837.

Former Item 4 (1981 Revised List).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17830696

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Recommended Books

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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Northamptonshire: Buildings of England Series (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Derbyshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)