Spottiswoode, Bear's Den

To the south of the site once occupied by Spottiswoode House, there is a building named the Bear's Den. Described as a small stone structure, it is likely that this building was a grotto, built to provide a rest stop and a point of interest to be observed on walks through the grounds.

The building is of simple construction, consisting of upright slabs topped with flat lintel-stones.

Modern photographs show the building is in a partial state of collapse, though it may have been left that way for some time, perhaps to add an ancient air to the grounds of Spottiswoode House.

Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project