Leithen Lodge
The Leithen Lodge is a villa close to the Scottish town of Innerleithen in the Council Area Scottish Borders . In 1994 the structure was included in the Scottish List of Monuments in the highest monument category A.
history
Once part of a larger property called Leithenhopes , the villa was built in the early 19th century. After his retirement, John Miller acquired Leithen Lodge in 1850. He had the building expanded and coined the name Leithen Lodge . Inherited within the family, his son initiated a revision and substantial expansion between 1885 and 1887. For this he hired the Scottish architect Sydney Mitchell . After the Second World War , Albert Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery, acquired the property. He leased the villa long term. After the condition of Leithen Lodge had deteriorated significantly over the following decades, the new owner had the villa restored in 1988. A classicist archway was built from Lochend House in Dunbar , East Lothian , at Leithen Lodge.
description
The Leithen Lodge is isolated on the left bank of the Leithen Water around five kilometers north of Innerleithen. The masonry of the two-story building is made of quarry stone with details of red sandstone blocks . The villa was designed by Mitchell in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement with motifs from 17th century Scottish architecture. Numerous high-quality woodwork can be found in the interior. In addition to paneling, this also includes staircases with turned balusters . Among the various open fireplaces, a highlight is a red sandstone fireplace with black Ionic columns and consoles . A mural with mythological and esoteric motifs was created around 1990.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Leithen Lodge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 40 ′ 25.6 " N , 3 ° 4 ′ 52.9" W.