Former Lodge Of Royal Infirmary (Now Royal Bank Of Scotland), Railings And Four Pairs Of Gatepiers

The former lodge of the Royal Infirmary, now the Royal Bank of Scotland, was built between 1905 and 1908 by architects E.T. Hall and John Brooke. This building features a rectangular plan and is designed in the Edwardian Baroque style, constructed from red brick with extensive Portland stone dressings. It is two storeys high and consists of three symmetrical bays, with a high plinth and staggered quoins.

The central bay showcases a wide round-headed archway with raised run-out voussoirs and a triple keystone adorned with a mask. Above this archway, there is a 2-light sashed window framed by pairs of Ionic semi-columns, which have channelled plinths and blocked shafts. Between the columns are coved niches that contain gadrooned bowl-shaped pedestals, topped with corniced entablatures. The entire structure is crowned by the Royal Arms, featuring lion-and-unicorn supporters.

The outer bays include ground floor windows with large triple keystones that rise into open pediments supported by scrolled consoles, although the glazing has been altered. The first floor features sashed windows with moulded architraves. Additionally, there are rusticated Portland stone gatepiers and plain spear-headed railings on a low wall surrounding the property.