General view of Christian Fellowship, 31-33 and 35-37 Bishop Street, Rothesay, Bute, from SW

Description General view of Christian Fellowship, 31-33 and 35-37 Bishop Street, Rothesay, Bute, from SW

Date 29/6/2011

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

Catalogue Number DP 106240

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 pair of buildings at 31-37 Bishop Street currently house the Rothesay Christian Fellowship. The two-storeyed, three-bayed block (right) was built in 1798 as the parish school and schoolmaster's house, with later addition of the single-storeyed wing (left) during the early 19th century. The main feature of the buildings is the arched stonework above the windows, which actually show the original window openings. This arched effect has been incorporated into the stonework above the red entrance door to the current meeting house.

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