General view of former Cabbies' Shelter, West Pier, Rothesay, Bute, from S

Description General view of former Cabbies' Shelter, West Pier, Rothesay, Bute, from S

Date 29/6/2011

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

Catalogue Number DP 105734

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 shows the 'Cabbies' Shelter' which sits on the Mid Pier sheltering modern ferry passengers as they enter and depart from Rothesay. This cast-iron glazed taxi shelter was designed by Burgh Engineer Alexander Stephen and erected in 1930. The shelter is open on the eastern side, supported on slender cast-iron columns. On the western side, there is tripartite glazed infilling with benches alongside. The shelter is another example of the decorative ironwork seen throughout Rothesay, and is a fine display of traditional railway architecture used within an alternative transport setting.

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