Craigie House
Craigie House is a manor house in the Scottish town of Ayr in the council area of South Ayrshire . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish Monuments List in the highest category A. Furthermore, together with two outer buildings, it forms a category B monument ensemble.
history
The lands were owned by the Wallace clan . They had Craigie House built in the 1730s. The building was redesigned around 1770. In 1783 the property was sold to William Campbell . James Campbell commissioned Scottish architect William Henry Playfair around 1837 , who likely added extensions. In 1997, Craigie House was restored.
description
The two-story Craigie House is to the west of Ayr and overlooks the River Ayr . A square entrance area with a portico emerges on the seven-axis north-facing front of the Palladian building . This is designed with Doric columns and triangular gables. Above is a balcony with a stone balustrade . The part of the building ends with a stylized triangular gable with a central arched window . On both sides there are curved wings that end at pavilions . A semicircular bulge protrudes in the center of the rear of the building. This was added later. Buildings and pavilions close with slate-covered platform roofs .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Craigie House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 27 '30.4 " N , 4 ° 36" 42.1 " W.