Former Bathgate Academy
The former Bathgate Academy building is located in the Scottish city of Bathgate in the West Lothian Council Area . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The Bathgate businessman John Newland , who had made his fortune in Jamaica , set up the Bathgate Academy in his estate opened in 1799. The facility was finally built between 1831 and 1833 to a design by Edinburgh architects R&R Dickson . The school offered free education to students from the localities of the Parish , while school fees were levied for non-residents. In 1856 around 500 students were taught, among other things, English , Latin , Greek , French and German as well as music and art . In the course of the 20th century, the school, which 1210 students attended in 2013, moved into a new building.
description
The building is on Marjoribanks Street, east of central Bathgate. It is designed in the Greek Revival style with two antennas and pillars. A very wide front staircase leads to the entrance area. In the center rises an open bell tower with tower clocks. It hides the slate roof behind it . Low-rise buildings flank the main building. They are designed with a loggia on the street side . A balustrade hides the platform roofs . Pavilions with blind pillars and triangular gables are connected on both sides . At the rear, similarly designed extensions are adjacent to the pavilions.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Former Bathgate Academy in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ^ Information from the West Lothian Council
- ↑ Web presence of the Bathgate Academy
Web links
- Bathgate Academy website
- Entry to Former Bathgate Academy in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 54 '2 " N , 3 ° 38' 2.1" W.