General view from North-East. Digital image of DB 117.
SC 701405
Description General view from North-East. Digital image of DB 117.
Date 1967
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 701405
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of DB 117
Scope and Content View from north-east of Rockland, No 150 Clyde Street East, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute Rockland is a Greek Classical-style villa built in 1854 to designs by architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson (1817-75). It is built from grey, red and cream rubble masonry with cream ashlar dressings. The service buildings and kitchen were converted into a separate dwelling in the late 20th century. This shows the house with its advanced bays, to left and right with repeated groupings of tall windows divided by pilasters. These are sheltered under deep eaves with acroteria (roof ornaments). The long, low block (left) is the service wing. A conservatory can be seen (right), and the entrance is marked by a columned porch. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson gained his nickname due to his love of the proportions and Classical style of Greek architectural forms. He used these to great effect in his many commissions, mostly in the vicinity of Glasgow itself, where he worked on churches, warehouses and mansions. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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