View of 1 and 1A York Terrace, Rothesay, Bute, from NE

Description View of 1 and 1A York Terrace, Rothesay, Bute, from NE

Date 28/6/2011

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

Catalogue Number DP 101654

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content Rothesay continued to expand along the shoreline during the 19th and early 20th century. Restricted by the rocky hill and Skeoch Wood to the north/north-west, this area takes a linear form running along the shoreline, with only the main road and the Bathing Place occupying the the narrowest strip of flat land. Rothesay was still a popular tourist destination well into the 20th century, as seen by the continuing expansion during the early 1900s. This mid-19th century former manse at 1 and 1A York Terrace was built in association with the adjacent former Free Church which was built in 1860. The neighbouring semi-detached houses at 2 and 3 York Terrace were possibly built to house other office-bearers for the church. The former manse is two-storeyed and displays a good example of the decorative cast-ironwork that is prevalent throughout Rothesay with its first-floor balconies. It has a small gabled porch with timber balustrades. The villa sits in an elevated position overlooking Argyle Place and Rothesay Bay. The former manse has been sub-divided during the late 20th century to create two flats, the upper flat being accessed via a first floor door in a later harled extension to the north side elevation (right).

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