Detail of entrance showing arched windows at first floor of Southpark Residential School, Ascog, Rothesay, Bute

Description Detail of entrance showing arched windows at first floor of Southpark Residential School, Ascog, Rothesay, Bute

Date 9/6/2011

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

Catalogue Number DP 102493

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content Ascog was a fairly dispersed, largely linear settlement until the mid- to late 19th century boom in building to meet the needs of the tourist trade saw Rothesay expanding to the extremities of Port Bannatyne in the north and Ascog in the south. This area became popular with wealthy Glasgow industrialists and merchants looking to set up a home from home on the island. As a result many of the dwellings here are large detached villas set in extensive grounds. Dating from the later 19th century, Southpark sits in a large plot overlooking Ascog Bay. Originally built as a residential school, it displays features reminiscent of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson style. In particular, the shallow-pitched roof with deep corbelled eaves and acanthus design curving up at the corners. The central entrance doorway is flanked by narrow windows and has a bracketed canopy above. The round-arched bipartite windows at first-floor level have carved voussoir detailing and columnar mullions. Southpark provided short-term residential schooling for children whose parents were unable to look after them due to illness or similar circumstances. The building was converted into a private residence in the late 20th century but still retains many original features.

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