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Country House (20th Century), Hospital (20th Century)

Site Name Peel House

Classification Country House (20th Century), Hospital (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Peel Hospital; Ashiestiel Hospital

Canmore ID 246743

Site Number NT43SW 21

NGR NT 43312 34818

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/246743

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the SW.

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the SW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNE.

DP 087266

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNE.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NW.

DP 087269

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the WSW.

DP 087272

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the WSW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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Basement plan of Peel House showing original and new layouts for storage.

DP 095102

Basement plan of Peel House showing original and new layouts for storage.

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Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland

1939

© HES (Dick Peddie and McKay Collection)

Interior.
View of main staircase.

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Interior. View of main staircase.

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1907

Interior.
View of bedroom.

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Interior. View of bedroom.

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1907

Detail of pavilion from S.

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Detail of pavilion from S.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of S facade date plaque.

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Detail of S facade date plaque.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of S facade stonework.

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Detail of S facade stonework.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of armourial panel.

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Detail of armourial panel.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, NW corner room, detail of fireplace.

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Interior. Ground floor, NW corner room, detail of fireplace.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of NE room.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of NE room.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
View of main staircase from half landing.

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Interior. View of main staircase from half landing.

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13/4/1988

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View of laboratory.

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View of laboratory.

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13/4/1988

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Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the SW.

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Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the SW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

10/4/2006

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Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the NW.

DP 060992

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the NW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

17/3/2009

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Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the SSW.

DP 060995

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the SSW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

17/3/2009

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the N.

DP 087267

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the N.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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Interior.
View of boudoir.

SC 2087335

Interior. View of boudoir.

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1907

Interior.
Hall, detail of chimneypiece.

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Interior. Hall, detail of chimneypiece.

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1907

SC 2486587

View from SW.

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13/4/1988

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SC 2486588

View from NW.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of wall sundial.

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Detail of wall sundial.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of specimen carving.

SC 2486594

Detail of specimen carving.

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13/4/1988

© RCAHMS

Detail of N facade.

SC 2486600

Detail of N facade.

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13/4/1988

© RCAHMS

Interior.
Ground floor, main corridor, detail of door and alcove.

SC 2486604

Interior. Ground floor, main corridor, detail of door and alcove.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, NW room, detail of fireplace.

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Interior. Ground floor, NW room, detail of fireplace.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of N central room.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of N central room.

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13/4/1988

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View of ward blocks.

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View of ward blocks.

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13/4/1988

© RCAHMS

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNW.

DP 087268

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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Interior.
View of dining room.

SC 2087332

Interior. View of dining room.

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1907

Interior.
View of back stairs.

SC 2087337

Interior. View of back stairs.

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1907

Interior.
View of drawing room.

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Interior. View of drawing room.

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1907

Detail of specimen carving.

SC 2486595

Detail of specimen carving.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of SW room.

SC 2486613

Interior. Ground floor, view of SW room.

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c. 1988

© RCAHMS

Interior.
Main staircase, view from first floor.

SC 2486617

Interior. Main staircase, view from first floor.

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13/4/1988

© RCAHMS

Interior.
Ground floor, view of entrance hall.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of entrance hall.

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13/4/1988

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View of ward blocks.

SC 2486632

View of ward blocks.

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13/4/1988

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SC 2486687

View from E.

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General Collection

© Courtesy of HES (Scottish National Buildings Record Collection)

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the SE.

DP 060996

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the SE.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

17/3/2009

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the WNW.

DP 087261

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the WNW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the SW.

DP 087271

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the SW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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SC 2010851

View from W.

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Clapperton Studios

c. 1925

© Scottish Borders Archive & Local History Service, courtesy of Robert D Clapperton Trust

SC 2486586

View from SW.

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13/4/1988

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SC 2486589

View from S.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of former walled garden well.

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Detail of former walled garden well.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of SW door pediment.

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Detail of SW door pediment.

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13/4/1988

© RCAHMS

Interior.
Main staircase, view of ceiling.

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Interior. Main staircase, view of ceiling.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, SE room, detail of fireplace.

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Interior. Ground floor, SE room, detail of fireplace.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, SW room, detail of fireplace.

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Interior. Ground floor, SW room, detail of fireplace.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, NE room, detail of fireplace.

SC 2486611

Interior. Ground floor, NE room, detail of fireplace.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of NW corner room.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of NW corner room.

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13/4/1988

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View of ward blocks.

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View of ward blocks.

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13/4/1988

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View of ward blocks.

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View of ward blocks.

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13/4/1988

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View of ward blocks.

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View of ward blocks.

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13/4/1988

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the S.

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the S.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NE.

DP 087265

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NE.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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SC 1934725

View from SW.

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Clapperton Studios

c. 1920

© Scottish Borders Archive & Local History Service, courtesy of Robert D Clapperton Trust

Interior.
View of Billiard Room.

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Interior. View of Billiard Room.

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1907

Detail of former walled garden doorway.

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Detail of former walled garden doorway.

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13/4/1988

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Detail of carved monster.

SC 2486596

Detail of carved monster.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of N central room.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of N central room.

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c. 1988

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View of ward blocks.

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View of ward blocks.

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13/4/1988

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View of ward blocks.

SC 2486633

View of ward blocks.

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13/4/1988

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SC 2486690

General view.

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General Collection

© Courtesy of HES (Scottish National Buildings Record Collection)

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the W.

DP 013562

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the W.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

10/4/2006

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Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the WSW.

DP 060994

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the WSW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

17/3/2009

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the N.

DP 087259

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the N.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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Layout and block plan, showing location of wards, x-ray and operating theatre, domestic and nurses accommodation, mortuary, original house and gate lodge.

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Layout and block plan, showing location of wards, x-ray and operating theatre, domestic and nurses accommodation, mortuary, original house and gate lodge.

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Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland

1939

© HES (Dick Peddie and McKay Collection)

SC 1934713

General view.

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Clapperton Studios

c. 1930

© Scottish Borders Archive & Local History Service, courtesy of Robert D Clapperton Trust

SC 2087333

General view.

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1907

Interior.
Ground floor,view of main staircase.

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Interior. Ground floor,view of main staircase.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, NW room, detail of door.

SC 2486610

Interior. Ground floor, NW room, detail of door.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of N central room.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of N central room.

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13/4/1988

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Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the WSW.

DP 013563

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the WSW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

10/4/2006

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNW.

DP 087260

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the W.

DP 087270

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the W.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

25/5/2010

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SC 2486584

General view.

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c. 1907

© Historic Scotland (Dr D Mays)

Detail of carving.

SC 2486597

Detail of carving.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, NE room, view of ceiling.

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Interior. Ground floor, NE room, view of ceiling.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of NW room.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of NW room.

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13/4/1988

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SC 2486691

View from N.

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General Collection

© Courtesy of HES (Scottish National Buildings Record Collection)

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the E.

DP 013557

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the E.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

10/4/2006

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Interior.
View of entrance hall.

SC 2087303

Interior. View of entrance hall.

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1907

Interior.
Detail of hall fireplace.

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Interior. Detail of hall fireplace.

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1907

Interior.
View of boudoir.

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Interior. View of boudoir.

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1907

SC 2486585

View from SE.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of main corridor.

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Interior. Ground floor, view of main corridor.

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13/4/1988

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Interior.
Ground floor, view of SE room.

SC 2486620

Interior. Ground floor, view of SE room.

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13/4/1988

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View of ward blocks and canteen.

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View of ward blocks and canteen.

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13/4/1988

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General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the SW.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNE.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NW.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the WSW.

Basement plan of Peel House showing original and new layouts for storage.

Interior.
View of main staircase.

Interior.
View of bedroom.

Detail of pavilion from S.

Detail of S facade date plaque.

Detail of S facade stonework.

Detail of armourial panel.

Interior.
Ground floor, NW corner room, detail of fireplace.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of NE room.

Interior.
View of main staircase from half landing.

View of laboratory.

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the SW.

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the NW.

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the SSW.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the N.

Interior.
View of boudoir.

Interior.
Hall, detail of chimneypiece.

Detail of wall sundial.

Detail of specimen carving.

Detail of N facade.

Interior.
Ground floor, main corridor, detail of door and alcove.

Interior.
Ground floor, NW room, detail of fireplace.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of N central room.

View of ward blocks.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNW.

Interior.
View of dining room.

Interior.
View of back stairs.

Interior.
View of drawing room.

Detail of specimen carving.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of SW room.

Interior.
Main staircase, view from first floor.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of entrance hall.

View of ward blocks.

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the SE.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the WNW.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the SW.

Detail of former walled garden well.

Detail of SW door pediment.

Interior.
Main staircase, view of ceiling.

Interior.
Ground floor, SE room, detail of fireplace.

Interior.
Ground floor, SW room, detail of fireplace.

Interior.
Ground floor, NE room, detail of fireplace.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of NW corner room.

View of ward blocks.

View of ward blocks.

View of ward blocks.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the S.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NE.

Interior.
View of Billiard Room.

Detail of former walled garden doorway.

Detail of carved monster.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of N central room.

View of ward blocks.

View of ward blocks.

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the W.

Oblique aerial view centred on the housing estate with Peel House adjacent, taken from the WSW.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the N.

Layout and block plan, showing location of wards, x-ray and operating theatre, domestic and nurses accommodation, mortuary, original house and gate lodge.

Interior.
Ground floor,view of main staircase.

Interior.
Ground floor, NW room, detail of door.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of N central room.

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the WSW.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the NNW.

General oblique aerial view of Peel House, taken from the W.

Detail of carving.

Interior.
Ground floor, NE room, view of ceiling.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of NW room.

Oblique aerial view centred on the country house and housing estate, taken from the E.

Interior.
View of entrance hall.

Interior.
Detail of hall fireplace.

Interior.
View of boudoir.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of main corridor.

Interior.
Ground floor, view of SE room.

View of ward blocks and canteen.

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Administrative Areas

Council Scottish Borders, The
Parish Caddonfoot
Former Region Borders
Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
Former County Selkirkshire

Architecture Notes

NT43SW 21 43312 34818

See also:

NT43NW 29 NT 43167 35079 Peel House, Home Farm

NT43SW 25 centred NT 43298 34850 Ashiestiel Hospital

NMRS REFERENCE:

Owner: Lady Craigmyle

Occupier: Edinburgh Corporation (hospital)

Architect: Harold Tarbolton and John Kinross c.1900.

(Undated) information in NMRS.

Activities

Sbc Note

Visibility: This is an upstanding building.

Information from Scottish Borders Council.

References

External Links

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (Building)

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