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Unst, Halligarth House
House (19th Century)
Site Name Unst, Halligarth House
Classification House (19th Century)
Canmore ID 268979
Site Number HP60NW 94
NGR HP 62553 09272
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved.
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DP 194642
South east range, ground floor, Dining Room central room, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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South east range, ground floor, Dining Room central room, detail of fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194647
South east range, ground floor, Office, north room, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194652
South east range, 1st floor, staircase and landing, view from north west
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Pend between ranges, view of w.c. at south end
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North west range, ground floor, kitchen, view from north
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DP 194666
North west range, ground floor, corridor to bathroom, detail of metal coat hooks
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DP 194673
Distant view from south with copse to north east
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
© Courtesy of HES (Estates Exchange Collection)
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
© Courtesy of HES (Estates Exchange Collection)
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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DP 194619
South east range, main block, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194621
South east range, detail of parlour window at south end
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194636
Detail of notch at base of chimney at north end of original block of south east range
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194637
Detail of chimney and notch at base at north end of north west range
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194641
South east range, ground floor, Parlour south room, detail of fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194648
South east range, ground floor, Office, north room, detail of fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194655
South east range, first floor, north room, detail of fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 211397
General view from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 211398
View from north
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SC 2155175
Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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DP 194615
South east range, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194616
South east range, general view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194622
South east range, south gable, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194632
View from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194646
South east range, ground floor, entrance porch, detail of coloured glass
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194663
North west range, ground floor, kitchen, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194671
North west range, first floor, central room, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Halligarth House: Phased ground floor plan
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2155181
Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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DP 194623
North west range, south gable (ivy clad), view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194635
Detail of chimney at north end of original block of south east range
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194659
South east range, ground floor, under stair cupboard, detail of brickwork
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DP 194667
North west range, first floor, staircase, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194669
North west range, first floor, north bedroom, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194672
North west range, attic space above central room, detail of slates with wooden pegs
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2155136
Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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DP 194614
South east range, main block, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194617
South east range, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194618
South east range, entrance porch, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194629
General view from north
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DP 194644
South east range, ground floor, Dining Room central room, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194651
South east range, ground floor, view from entrance porch to staircase
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DP 194657
South east range, first floor, north east extension, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194661
North west range, ground floor, corridor to bathroom, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/6/2014
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
© Courtesy of HES (Estates Exchange Collection)
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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SC 2155196
Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
© Courtesy of HES (Estates Exchange Collection)
DP 194624
General view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194625
Outbuilding to north east of house, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194627
North west range, north gable, view from north east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194633
View from west
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DP 194638
Outbuilding to north east of house, view from west
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DP 194639
South east range, ground floor, Parlour south room, view from east
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DP 194640
South east range, ground floor, Parlour south room, view from north
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DP 194650
South east range, ground floor, staircase, view from south east
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DP 194662
North west range, ground floor, central room, view from south east
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DP 194668
North west range, first floor, south bedroom, view from east
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DP 194670
North west range,first floor, north bedroom, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194674
Distant view from north east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1436421
Halligarth House: cross-section X-X1
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1436423
Halligarth House: Ground floor plan
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2155174
Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
© Courtesy of HES (Estates Exchange Collection)
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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DP 194628
View from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194631
View from west showing timber 'flying buttresses'
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DP 194656
South east range, first floor, north room, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194658
South east range, first floor, north room, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
24/6/2014
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Halligarth House: First floor plan
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2155137
Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
© Courtesy of HES (Estates Exchange Collection)
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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DP 194620
South east range, entrance porch, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194626
North east gables of both ranges, view from north east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194630
General view from north west
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DP 194634
North west range, detail of angled window in north gable
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South east range, ground floor, entrance porch, detail of coloured glass
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South east range, ground floor, staircase and press, view from east
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DP 194653
South east range, first floor, south room, view from east
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South east range, first floor, south room, detail of fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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DP 194665
Entrance to north west range, ground floor, detail of wooden coat hooks
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SC 1918317
Halligarth House: Phased first floor plan
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
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Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
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Estates Exchange. No.1530. The Buness Estates. Island of Unst.Sale brochure
Collection of sale catalogues relating to Scottish estates
3/4/1914
© Courtesy of HES (Estates Exchange Collection)
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- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Unst
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
Halligarth House is an unusual Unst house consisting of two detached but interlinked three-bay, single storey and attic houses running parallel to one another. The 1832 back house sits behind the slightly larger front house of 1839. The two houses are connected via a flat-roofed linking block. It is located at Baltasound on the east coast of Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland Islands. The house is situated within enclosed grounds in open landscape with a woodland walled garden and adjoining family burial enclosure to the northeast. Halligarth was the home of several generations of an important Shetland family of botanists, doctors, conservationists and authors. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)
Nts Note (April 2013)
The house at Halligarth is of architectural interest and its significance is enhanced by the associations with the Saxby and Edmonston families. It was the birthplace in 1795 of Laurence Edmonston, a distinguished naturalist and author of many papers on natural history. Traces of a small
designed landscape, shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, still survive to the south of the house.
Information from NTS (SS) April 2013
