General view of 24 and 25 Marine Place, Ardbeg, Rothesay, Bute, from N

Description General view of 24 and 25 Marine Place, Ardbeg, Rothesay, Bute, from N

Date 28/6/2011

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number DP 101503

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content A variety of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses were built along Rothesay's seafront during its boom period in the 19th century. On Marine Place are groups of detached and semi-detached houses, many of which display similar features, which suggests they were designed by the same architect or built by the same builder. This pair of two-storeyed, three-bayed, detached houses at 24 and 25 Marine Place demonstrate many of the features seen in this part of the town. In particular, the large canted bay windows at ground floor, and the gabled, double arched windows at first-floor level (topped by decorative wrought-iron finials at 25 Marine Place). The window and door surrounds are painted cream, and the small triangular central dormers will light central staircases. A large proportion of Rothesay's seafront properties have large, often projecting canted or square bay windows, which allow as much light into the rooms as possible, as well as taking full advantage of the views. Being in a prime location on the shore, many of these properties would have been used as guest houses and small hotels, or second homes for visitors to the island. Many of the larger houses on the seafront have subsequently been converted into flats or are still used as guest houses and small hotels.

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