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Linlithgow, 123, 125, 127 High Street, Shoemaker's Land
House (19th Century)
Site Name Linlithgow, 123, 125, 127 High Street, Shoemaker's Land
Classification House (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Shoemaker's Guild
Canmore ID 214370
Site Number NT07NW 189
NGR NT 00078 77079
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/214370
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Linlithgow
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
Shoemakers' Land or Cordiners' Building, 123-125 High Street, early 18th century
Handsome, substantial mansion, restored, 1975, by Gordon Duncan Somerville. The crest of the cordiners, inset into the façade, recalls how Linlithgow was second only to Perth for tanning and shoemaking. The building would be further enhanced by restoration of its original lime harl. No 129 High Street, is an early Victorian town house with outbuildings behind; now in use as offices. Note the oak-leaf, symbol of the tanners, carved above the door.
Taken from "West Lothian: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Stuart Eydmann, Richard Jaques and Charles McKean, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
Publication Account (2000)
The incorporation of shoemakers had a house at what is now Nos 123- 127 High Street. This has been restored, with, for example, a red modern pantiled roof, but retains many of the original features and the carved armorial plaque of the cordiners on its facade.
Information from ‘Historic Linlithgow: The Archaeological Implications of Development’ (2000).
