Masonic Temple

The Masonic Temple, originally a dwelling, was built around 1845 and later remodeled for its current use. Designed by Walter Scott, the building features an ashlar-faced exterior with a roof that is not visible behind the parapet. It has two storeys and four symmetrical bays, which are divided by full-height pilasters topped with egg-and-dart capitals. A side entrance is accessed by steps leading to a projecting porch with a hipped roof. The doorway has a heavy plain architrave, and the lower storey includes four renewed wood mullioned and transomed windows. The principal storey at the first floor level has windows set in moulded architraves, each adorned with scrolls beside the keyblock. Above, there is a heavy modillion cornice with a panelled parapet and urn finials at the corners. The roof features two conical metal vents, and there are stacks on the rear wall. This building was part of the original development of Clifton Park, which was designed by Scott as a villa estate.