Description

1816 Classical, substantially remodelled in Edwardian
Baroque by J D Swanston and Syme of Kirkcaldy, 1904-06. 5
x 2 bays, 2 storey, centre 3 bays slightly advanced with
pedimented Ionic portico at 1st floor. Ground floor
rusticated basement originally with an open arcaded loggia,
filled in with windows in 1906 and a new pedimented
baroque doorpiece added at the centre. At the 1st floor
the Ionic columns at the portico were raised on pedestals
with a balustrade between. The first floor windows were given
block rusticated architraves and aprons, and pediments
at the end bays. Above the cornice the original balustrade
was removed. Piended and platformed, slated roof with
octagonal timber cupola containing the clock of 1841, this
was given a leaded bell-cast roof and Gibbs-surrounds to
the belfry openings in 1906.

Statement of Interest

1816 building paid for by public subscription, the greater

part of the costs being met by James Duke of Roxburghe.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Kelso Town Hall at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17839897

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