General view of 23-29 Argyle Terrace, Rothesay, Bute, from SE

Description General view of 23-29 Argyle Terrace, Rothesay, Bute, from SE

Date 28/6/2011

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

Catalogue Number DP 101665

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 group of early 19th-century terraced houses at 23-29 Argyle Terrace demonstrate some features typical of the period. In particular, the forestair entrance to 23 Arygle Terrace gives access to the first-floor main storey. This would give the best possible views across Rothesay Bay below from the main public rooms in the property. At the far end, 27 and 29 Argyle Terrace is a slightly higher two-storeyed plus attic with a grander entrance doorway giving the impression that it is a single dwelling, though is in fact flatted. All the properties have been whitewashed, with the window margins painted at 25 (blue) and 27 and 29. The terrace sits in an elevated position overlooking Argyle Place and Rothesay Bay. Whilst being smaller than some of the properties in this area, this group still benefits from being situated high above Argyle Place below, affording views above the Bay.

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