Edinburgh, Craighouse Road, South Craig House
Psychiatric Hospital (19th Century), University (20th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, Craighouse Road, South Craig House
Classification Psychiatric Hospital (19th Century), University (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Napier University; Royal Edinburgh Hospital; South Craig Villa
Canmore ID 120087
Site Number NT27SW 697
NGR NT 23434 70500
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/120087
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27SW 697 23434 70500
NT27SW 12 23459 70660 Old Craig House
NT27SW 195 73353 70686 New Craig House
NT27SW 1006 23429 70558 Bevan House
NT27SW 1007 23431 70626 East Craig House
NT27SW 1008 23249 70658 Queen's Craig House
NT27SW 1009 23621 70611 East Lodge
Desk Based Assessment (5 May 2013 - 31 October 2013)
Landmark buildings - 3 small chateaux buildings set within a landscaped hilltop site. The old Craig House estate was bought in 1878 by the Royal Edinburgh Hospital it was used as a hospital for paying patients and was built to give the appearance of a spa hotel rather than a hospital.
Information from Linn Glancy (Headland Archaeology) 2014.
OASIS ID: headland1-302007. no.HB27736
Standing Building Recording (1 June 2015 - 11 September 2015)
NT 23434 70500 An enhanced building survey was carried out, 1 June – 11 September 2015, of the category A listed South Craig building, which was part of the Royal Edinburgh Asylum complex built at Craighouse by Sydney Mitchell in the late 19th century.
The building retains some of its original features and there was also clear evidence of alterations in its structure that had taken place in the 20th century. The original layout of South Craig has been slightly modified over the last century, with areas on all floors affected. The building is in an average condition, with some areas affected by mould infestation, which affect the historical fabric of the building. The aesthetic and historic value varies between individual rooms. The upper ground floor contains elements of a higher aesthetic significance, such as the entrance hall and the original staircase. Other areas, however, are negatively influenced by
modern alterations.
Archive: NRHE
Funder: Clearbell Capital Ltd
Ariane Buschmann and Frank Giecco – Wardell Armstrong Archaeology
(Source: DES, Volume 17)
