General view of small building at end of Mid Pier, Albert Place, Rothesay, Bute, from SE

Description General view of small building at end of Mid Pier, Albert Place, Rothesay, Bute, from SE

Date 29/6/2011

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

Catalogue Number DP 105732

Category On-line Digital Images

Scope and Content Rothesay grew up around the 13th-century circular Castle, becoming a royal burgh in 1400/1. The town expanded north along the High Street until two major phases of land reclamation in the 18th and 19th century. This shifted the main axis of the town along the shoreline, with the creation of Montague Street (mid- to late 18th century) and Victoria Street (1839-40). Subsequent development of the town took place along the shoreline, particularly as the town’s popularity as a tourist destination grew during the 19th century. The town centre has developed in a fairly ad hoc manner, as with so many historic towns. This has continued into the 21st century with redevelopment of historic buildings such as the Court House and other smaller infill. This small building sits at the landward end of the Mid Pier and is in the same style as the Weigh House located further to the west opposite Guildford Square. Built of glazed cream -coloured brick, with peach-coloured quoins and red sandstone base course and dressings, it was possibly used as a small office for the harbour. It is now out of use but is in a good state of repair. Mid Pier forms the main approach for foot passengers going to and from the ferry and the town. The Cabbie's Shelter is just to the right of this small building, and provides shelter along the walkway.

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